Real Madrid end Ballon d'Or boycott as Mbappé leads delegation

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Real Madrid will attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday in London, ending a two-year boycott, with forward Kylian Mbappé leading the delegation. The club skipped the previous two editions after Manchester City's Rodri won the 2024 men's award over Vinícius Júnior. Mbappé is nominated following standout performances, including top-scoring honors at the 2026 World Cup, Champions League, and LaLiga. Madrid's Marc Cucurella is also nominated, while record signing Yan Diomande and women's player Felicia Schröder attend for youth awards. Director Emilio Butragueño will accompany the players.


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