Bruno Fernandes releases five-word statement after not being nominated for 2025 Ballon d’Or

Bruno Fernandes has reacted on social media after missing out on the Ballon d'Or.

On Thursday afternoon, the 30 nominees for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award were revealed.

Heavy favourites such as Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal, Mohamed Salah and Raphinha all made the cut.

Meanwhile, the likes of Scott McTominay, Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, Cole Palmer, Virgil van Dijk, Viktor Gyokeres and Harry Kane were also included.

However, there was no space for Manchester United captain Fernandes despite his heroics for the Red Devils during the 24/25 season.

During what was a truly dreadful season for United, Fernandes still managed to record 19 goals and 19 assists in 57 matches across all competitions.

On Thursday evening, the Portuguese broke his silence as he reacted to the Ballon d'Or nominations on social media.

Taking to his official Instagram account, Fernandes reposted McTominay's nomination and wrote: "Buzzing for you my friend."

Bruno Fernandes congratulated Scott McTominday on his Ballon d'Or nomination. Image: Bruno Fernandes

When will the Ballon d'Or be handed out?

The winner of the 2025 Ballon d'Or award is set to be named on September 22 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.

Currently, Manchester City star Rodri is the holder of the trophy, having beat Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham last year.

The full list of all 30 Ballon d'Or nominees

• Ousmane Dembele (Paris-Saint-Germain, France)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris-Saint-Germain, Italy)
• Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid, England)
• Desire Doue (Paris-Saint-Germain, France)
• Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan, Netherlands)
• Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund, Guinea)
• Erling Haaland (Manchester City, Norway)
• Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal, Sweden)
• Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, Morocco)
• Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain, Georgia)
• Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona, Poland)
• Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool, Argentina)
• Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan, Argentina)
• Scott McTominay (Napoli, Scotland)
• Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid, France)
• Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
• Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
• Pedri (Barcelona, Spain)
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea, England)
• Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, France)
• Raphinha (Barcelona, Brazil)
• Declan Rice (Arsenal, England)
• Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain, Spain)
• Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, Netherlands)
• Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil)
• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool, Egypt)
• Florian Wirtz (Liverpool, Germany)
• Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain, Portugal)
• Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)