The FIFA Best Awards ceremony took place in Doha, Qatar, where Vinícius Júnior, the Brazilian forward for Real Madrid, was crowned FIFA’s Best Men’s Player of the Year. Vinícius had an exceptional season, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in 39 appearances across all competitions. His stellar performances helped Real Madrid secure two major titles— La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. The Brazilian forward succeeded Lionel Messi, who had won the award for two consecutive years. In the women’s category, Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí won the FIFA Best Women’s Player of the Year award for the second year in a row. Bonmatí led Barcelona to four major titles in women’s football and also played a crucial role in helping Spain win the UEFA Nations League. In other categories, Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti was named FIFA Best Men’s Coach of the Year, while Emma Hayes, head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team, won the FIFA Best Women’s Coach award. Among the goalkeepers, Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa and the Argentine national team was recognized as the Best Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, while Alyssa Naeher of the U.S. Women’s National Team received the FIFA Best Women’s Goalkeeper award. Additionally, the FIFA Puskás Award for the Best Goal of 2024 was presented to Alejandro Garnacho, the Argentine forward for Manchester United, for his spectacular strike. The ceremony celebrated individual brilliance across global football, recognizing top players, coaches, and goalkeepers for their exceptional performances over the past year. The Kabul Times