- Alexis Mac Allister did not attend the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris due to personal reasons.
- He remained in Liverpool with partner Ailen Cova, who is expecting their first child.
- Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker were the only Liverpool players to attend.
- Mac Allister finished 22nd in the Ballon d’Or rankings after a standout Premier League season.
- Mohamed Salah also missed the event, with Ousmane Dembele winning the top prize.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister did not attend the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards in Paris, citing personal reasons. The Argentine, one of five Liverpool players shortlisted, remained in Merseyside alongside Florian Wirtz and Mohamed Salah, while teammates Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker represented the club in France.
Mac Allister, 26, confirmed his absence through an Instagram post shared shortly before the ceremony, wishing the other nominees well. He and partner Ailen Cova are expecting their first child together, which sources suggest played a role in his decision to stay home. The couple announced the pregnancy earlier this year and were recently seen celebrating at Anfield during Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Atletico Madrid.
On the awards list, Mac Allister finished 22nd after a season in which he contributed seven goals and six assists across all competitions, helping Liverpool clinch the Premier League. Salah, who placed fourth, also skipped the ceremony, while Ousmane Dembele took home the coveted trophy.
