Vinicius consoles himself by winning FIFA’s The Best trophy, Mbappé absent from the XI of the year

A nice consolation prize. The Brazilian from Real Madrid Vinicius Jr was named best Fifa player of 2024, and the double Golden Ball Aitana Bonmati was crowned for the second year in a row, during “The Best” ceremony organized in Doha, Qatar. Vinicius therefore avenges the affront felt by Real Madrid who canceled his appearance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony at the end of October in Paris to protest against the victory of Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri.

Ancelotti crowned among coaches

The Merengue club also saw their coach Carlo Ancelotti win the trophy for best coach of the year. The Italian had already been nominated for the Ballon d’Or. The two men said a few words of thanks on stage, as they will play in the Intercontinental Cup final against Mexican club Pachuca on Wednesday in Doha (6 p.m.). “It seemed impossible to get here on this scene… I came from a small place, close to poverty and crime. Now I’m here», rejoiced Vinicius.

Nominated for the best player trophy, Kylian Mbappé is not, however, part of the “XI” obtained from the supporters’ vote. Supporters also voted for all categories, alongside coaches, selectors, captains and journalists, unlike the Ballon d’Or.

Sacred bonmati in women

Among women, Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati was named best Fifa player for the second year in a row, as for the Ballon d’Or. Emma Hayes, on the Chelsea bench, won the 2024 best coach trophy. Alongside the Puskas prize for best goal of the year, awarded to Mancunian Alejandro Garnacho, Fifa created this year a Marta prize dedicated to the most beautiful female goal of the year, attributed to… Marta, the Brazilian player with an immense career.