On Tuesday FIFA hosted “The Best” awards and it turned out to be a very good event for Real Madrid. They received two major honors, while five of their players were included in the best men’s eleven.
Vinicius Júnior was left without the Ballon d’Or, but took home the Best Player award. According to Diario AS, he reflected on his roots during his acceptable speech.
“It seemed impossible to get here. I was a child who only played ball barefoot in the streets of Sao Gonçalo, near crime. Being able to get there is very important to me. I do it for many children who think it is impossible, but they can get here. I thank my family, who stopped living their dreams to live for me. To my team, who made me get here. “I want to continue playing for Real Madrid for a long time, which is the biggest club in the world.”
Carlo Ancelotti also emerged victorious by winning the Best Men’s Coach award, having led Real Madrid to three trophies during the 2023-24 season: Spanish Super Cup, La Liga and the Champions League.
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Finally, five Real Madrid players were included in the ideal eleven: the defenders Antonio Rudiger and Dani Carvajal, the midfielders Toni Kroos (now retired) and Jude Bellingham and Vinicius himself in attack. Barcelona also had a starter: Lamine Yamal.