Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or Return Fuels Mbappé Speculation

Real Madrid are expected to send a delegation, including Kylian Mbappé, to the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. The decision ends the club’s limited involvement in the past two editions and has sparked fresh talk about Mbappé’s chances. Mbappé is nominated alongside Real Madrid teammates Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior. The club will also have nominees in the goalkeeper and young-player categories. Madrid’s attendance does not confirm that Mbappé has won the award. However, it marks a change after the club boycotted the 2024 ceremony following reports that Vinícius Júnior would not receive the prize. The winner will be announced at the ceremony, which follows Sunday’s El Clásico against Barcelona.

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