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The Digest:
According to reports, Real Madrid will once again boycott the Ballon d’Or awards due to an ongoing dispute with the organizers, stemming from what the club considers a "historic robbery" after Vinicius Jr. was snubbed for the award last year. Despite a meeting to resolve the issue, the club remains firm in its protest against the committee's scoring process and UEFA's involvement.

Key Points:
  • Real Madrid will boycott the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards.
  • The protest is in response to Vinicius Jr. not winning the award last year.
  • Vinicius Jr. came in second despite a successful season and a Champions League final-winning goal.
  • Real Madrid’s formal protest began last year and is still in effect.
  • The club refused to attend the awards ceremony despite peace talks with the organizers.
  • The award this year is expected to go to either Ousmane Dembele or Lamine Yamal.
This continued snub highlights the deep-seated tension between one of the world's biggest football clubs and the prestigious individual award.

Sources: Complete Sports