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By Seyi Babalola
The FIFA Best Awards were held in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr. was awarded Men’s Player of the Year, defeating Manchester City’s Rodri and teammate Jude Bellingham.
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati earned the Women’s Player of the Year title for the second year in a row.
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The 2024 FIFA Puskas Award for Goal of the Year was won by Alejandro Garnacho for his stunning overhead volley against Everton in the Premier League.
Emi Martinez of Aston Villa won the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Alyssa Naeher of the USA and Chicago Red Stars won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year title.
Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti won the Men’s Coach of the Year award, while Emma Hayes, who now coaches the USA Women’s National Team, earned the Women’s Coach of the Year.
Thiago Maia of Brazil and Sport Club Internacional received the FIFA Fair Play Award 2024.
