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Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or boycott ushers in the age of the super-sulk

In today’s Football Daily: Ballon d’Or! Ballon d’Or? Ballon d’Or?!?!!

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

Spanish Press Slam 'Masquerade' Of Real's Ballon D'Or Boycott

Spanish media said Tuesday that Real Madrid had cheapened themselves by boycotting the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with even the normally loyal Marca weighing in while Spain's national coach admitted it was "not good for football".

International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024

Man City: Pep Guardiola sends message to Real Madrid after Ballon d'Or boycott

Los Blancos did not attend gala in Paris after Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to ultimate award

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

Rodri Wins Men's Ballon D'Or As Real Madrid Boycott

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony.

International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024

Vinicius Junior deserved to win the Ballon d’Or - his problem was that so did Rodri

The Manchester City man picked up the award while Real Madrid were a no-show as a club

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

Rodri wins 2024 Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott over Vinicius Junior snub

First Premier League winner of Ballon d’Or since 2008

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Ballon d’Or 2024 LIVE! Results and reaction as Rodri wins and Real Madrid boycott after Vinicius Jr snub

Manchester City star scoops prestigious prize amid high drama as Los Blancos fume over result

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Ballon d’Or Awards LIVE: Vinicius Jr claims ‘they’re not ready’ as Rodri crowned amid Real Madrid boycott

The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner was revealed tonight with Rodri succeeding Lionel Messi

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

Ballon d'Or 2024: Who are favourites for the Ballon d'Or?

The world’s football elite will gather in Paris on Monday for the 2023/24 Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati emerging as the frontrunners for the prestigious awards.

The Times of India · Oct 28, 2024

Vinicius Favourite For Ballon D'Or In Post-Messi/Ronaldo Era

The elite of world football will gather in Paris on Monday for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men's award and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati the hot favourite to win her second-successive crown.

International Business Times · Oct 28, 2024