Real Madrid Overthrows Ballon d'Or Boycott Wall, Goes All-Out for Mbappe's Historic First Trophy

Real Madrid has lifted its boycott of the Ballon d'Or, fully supporting Mbappe's campaign for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The club previously refused to attend the ceremony due to Vinicius's snub in 2024 but has now adopted an open stance. The 70th anniversary Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on October 26 at the Palladium Theatre in London, and Real Madrid has listed it as a key event. Mbappe scored 22 goals at the World Cup, becoming the tournament's all-time top scorer, but his team only finished fourth. He scored 16 goals in the Champions League last season, becoming the tournament's top scorer, but the team was eliminated by Bayern. If he wins, it will be Mbappe's first Ballon d'Or and Real Madrid's 12th Ballon d'Or winner in club history.