THE prestigious Ballon dOr awards ceremony is here TONIGHT and we will see a brand-new winner crowned!

And there has already been some big drama with Real Madrid confirming they are BOYCOTTING the ceremony in an explosive 52-word statement after it has been leaked that Vinicius Jr has been overlooked for the top prize.

Real stars Vini Jr and Jude Bellingham were favourites to scoop the golden award in Paris, but it has been seen that a Premier League star is the winner.

The rankings countdown is underway NOW as the players find out their fate for this years Ballon dOr.

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