**Sports Quiz of the Week: Ballon d’Or, F1 Rivalries, and Celebrity Supporters** Challenge your memory of the past week in sports, covering football, rugby union, the NFL, NBA, cricket, and more. Test your knowledge on the latest happenings, including the prestigious Ballon d’Or awards, intense rivalries in Formula 1, and the famous personalities backing various teams and athletes. Dive into the highlights and see how well you can recall the significant events and stories that have made headlines recently. Whether you're a fan of football, rugby, or any other sport, this quiz is designed to put your sports knowledge to the test!

Real Madrid has unexpectedly canceled its plans to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris, as the club believes that their Brazilian forward, Vinícius Júnior, will not secure the prestigious award. Sources have informed Reuters that the decision was made shortly before the event. Vinícius, who is just 24 years old, was considered a strong contender for the award, having been named the Champions League player of the year. He was seen as the favorite to win his first Ballon d'Or, ahead of competitors such as Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri and Real Madrid's own English international Jude Bellingham.