FIFA Best Awards: Vinicius Junior named men's player of the year, Aitana Bonmati wins women's prize

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12/17/2024 01:40 PM

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA Best awards, with Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women’s prize. Vinicius Jr edged out Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with his Madrid team-mate Jude Bellingham finishing third. Bonmati won the award for best women’s player for a second straight year, less than a month after winning her second successive Ballon d’Or. The 26-year-old playmaker won every possible trophy at club level last season as Barcelona clinched a historic quadruple, winning Liga F, the...