Vinicius Jr. and Aitana Bonmati secured FIFA's top player honours at The Best Awards 2024. Vinicius's instrumental role in Real Madrid's LaLiga and Champions League victories earned him the men's award, while Bonmati's contributions to Barcelona's treble and Spain's Nations League triumph led her to retain the women's title. Carlo Ancelotti and Emma Hayes were recognised as the best coaches.
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