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Vinicius Jr. wins “The Best” award ahead of Rodri
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The Real Madrid forward got a small revenge over the Spanish midfielder for losing the Ballon d'Or

Vinicius Junior has been named the winner of the men’s FIFA Best award for 2024, celebrating his exceptional performances with Real Madrid throughout the year.

The 24-year-old Brazilian forward received the honor during a ceremony in Qatar, where he and his Real Madrid teammates are preparing for the Intercontinental World Cup.

This recognition comes after Vinicius narrowly missed out on the Ballon d’Or, which was awarded to Manchester City midfielder Rodri—a decision that sparked outrage in Madrid and led to a Real Madrid boycott of the October Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Vinicius topped the FIFA Best vote, finishing five points ahead of Rodri, who came in second. England’s Jude Bellingham claimed third place in the rankings.

In the women’s category, Barcelona star Aitana Bonmatí was named the FIFA Best women’s player for the second consecutive year, solidifying her status as one of the top talents in women’s football.