Bloody typical. 6=) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) Finished third in Ballon d’Or voting last year but was not at the ceremony after Real Madrid’s unhinged reaction to Rodri winning it.

Th Etihad honored Rodri's Ballon d'Or win with a bold banner against Real Madrid. / CBS Sports/Paramount+ Manchester City fans made sure to remind Real Madrid that Rodri took home the Ballon d'Or ...

However, individuals can take home awards as well. In football, no individual award carries more cache than the Ballon d’Or. It’s been handed out every year since 1956 and most of the best to ...

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s decision to boycott last year’s Ballon d’Or awards ahead of his team’s Champions League playoff against Manchester City.

MANCHESTER, England — Carlo Ancelotti defended Real Madrid’s decision to boycott last year's Ballon d'Or awards ahead of his team’s Champions League playoff against Manchester City.