FIFA The Best: Vinicius is the best in the world, Messi is 6th

On the morning of December 18, the International Football Federation (FIFA) announced the 2024 The Best awards. In the most anticipated category, the best male player of the year, Vinicius Junior was honored. Before Vinicius, the last Brazilian player to be awarded the world's best award by FIFA was Kaka (2007).

Vinicius's biggest achievement in 2024 was winning a double with Real Madrid. The Brazilian striker contributed greatly to helping the Bernabeu team win La Liga (Spanish national championship) and the UEFA Champions League (European Cup C1).

Vinicius scored a goal in the Champions League final against Dortmund. He was also named the tournament's best player.

The Real Madrid and Brazil striker received 48 votes. He was only 5 points ahead of the current Ballon d'Or winner Rodri (Spain, Man City). Third place went to Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) with 37 points.

Lionel Messi is still on the 11-man shortlist and sits in the middle of the voting charts. The Argentine superstar received 25 points, ranking 6th, still higher than Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. However, Messi did not appear in the 2024 best XI.

In the Coach of the Year category, Carlo Ancelotti tops the list. The Italian coach helped Real Madrid win La Liga and the Champions League. Behind Real Madrid's head coach are Xabi Alonso - who helped Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga with an unbeaten record, EURO 2024 champion Luis de la Fuente, Pep Guardiola and Lionel Scaloni.

Man Utd also has a factor honored at the FIFA The Best 2024 awards ceremony. That is Alejandro Garnacho, the owner of the Puskas award for the most beautiful goal of the year.

Xiao Ming

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