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BREAKING: After Loosing 2024 Ballon d’Or, Vinicius Jr Wins 2024 FIFA Men’s Player Of The Year Award [PHOTO

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BREAKING: After Loosing 2024 Ballon d’OrVinicius Jr Wins 2024 FIFA Men’s Player Of The Year Award [PHOTO—-Real Madrid and Brazilian winger, Vinicius Jr has been voted the men’s player of the year at the 2024 FIFA Best Awards.

Recall that Vinicius Jr and his club chose to boycott the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony as Manchester City’s Rodri won it ahead of him. However, he attended the FIFA Best Awards ceremony in Doha earlier today, December 17.

Vinicius played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s success during the 2023-2024 season, contributing 24 goals and 11 assists, which were crucial in their victories in both the Champions League and La Liga.

This marks Vinicius Junior’s first FIFA Best award victory, following Lionel Messi’s victories in the previous two years and Robert Lewandowski’s win in 2020.

Note that the award is based on performances from August 2023 to August 2024 and is determined by a combination of public votes, one journalist from each country, and the votes from the captain and manager of each national team, with each segment counting for 25%.

The 2024 FIFA Best Awards took place on the same day Real Madrid arrived in Qatar to prepare for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Mexican side Pachuca at Lusail Stadium.

Other major winners at the 2024 FIFA Best Awards

Aitana Bonmati from Barcelona was recognized as the women’s player of the year for a consecutive year.

In the men’s team of the year, five players were selected from the Premier League, alongside five from Real Madrid (including retired legend Toni Kroos) and one from Barcelona.

The selected players included Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Jude Bellingham, and Kroos (all Real Madrid), along with Rodri and Erling Haaland (both Man City), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), and Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid).

Emiliano Martinez won the Goalkeeper of the Year for his invaluable contributions to Argentina’s triumph in the Copa America.

The prestigious Puskas Award for the best men’s goal of the year was awarded to Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho for his stunning bicycle kick in a 3-0 victory over Everton in November 2023. His spectacular goal was previously recognized as the Premier League’s goal of the season.

In a notable development, a new Marta Award was introduced to honor exceptional performances in women’s football.

The Coach of the Year award was presented to Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid, who skillfully guided the team to win both the Champions League and La Liga titles in the previous season. This marked the first time the 65-year-old Italian received the award, which has been recognizing outstanding coaches since 2016.

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BREAKING: Arsenal Defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates to Extend Unbeaten Run

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BREAKING: Arsenal Defeat Chelsea 2-1 at Emirates to Extend Unbeaten Run—-The Gunners came from behind after Morgan Rogers’ early opener, with Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard completing a comeback victory to maintain Arsenal’s perfect start to the Premier League season.

Arsenal produced another statement performance at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, coming from behind to defeat Chelsea 2-1 and maintain their perfect start to the Premier League campaign.

Chelsea stunned the home crowd after just 77 seconds, when Morgan Rogers fired Xabi Alonso’s side into an early lead. Arsenal, however, responded strongly and gradually took control of the contest.

Kai Havertz restored parity in the 25th minute against his former club, finishing Arsenal’s sustained pressure to make it 1-1 before the break.

The Gunners continued to dominate after the restart and completed the comeback through captain Martin Ødegaard, who struck early in the second half after Havertz’s clever movement helped create the opening.

Chelsea pushed desperately for an equaliser late on, but Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya produced a crucial save to deny Estêvão and preserve all three points for the hosts.

The victory means Arsenal remain on nine points from three matches, level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Chelsea, meanwhile, suffer their first league defeat of the season and remain on six points.

For Mikel Arteta, the comeback further underlined Arsenal’s championship credentials. The reigning champions showed composure after conceding their first goal of the campaign and once again demonstrated their ability to respond under pressure.

Chelsea’s defeat will be frustrating for Alonso, particularly after his side made such a fast start. Despite their attacking threat, Arsenal’s control and defensive resilience ultimately proved decisive.

The result also extends Arsenal’s remarkable unbeaten run against Chelsea to 12 matches across all competitions, further strengthening the Gunners’ recent dominance in the London derby.

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BREAKING: Manchester City Agree £125m Deal to Sign Enzo Fernández From Chelsea On Deadline Day

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BREAKING: Manchester City Agree £125m Deal to Sign Enzo Fernández From Chelsea On Deadline Day—-Cityzens have reached a British record-equalling agreement with Chelsea for the Argentina international on Deadline Day, with Fernández set to undergo his medical.

Manchester City have agreed a £125 million deal with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernández in one of the biggest transfers of Deadline Day.

The agreement, reported by Sky Sports and other leading outlets, will see the Argentina international leave Stamford Bridge for the Etihad Stadium in a move that matches the British transfer record previously set by Liverpool’s £125m signing of Alexander Isak.

Fernández is expected to undergo his medical before completing the transfer, with City working against the clock to finalise the deal before the summer transfer window closes.

Maresca Reunites With Fernández

The move will see Fernández reunite with Enzo Maresca, who previously coached him at Chelsea and is now Manchester City’s manager.

Maresca is understood to have been a major driving force behind City’s pursuit of the midfielder as he looks to reshape his squad and strengthen the centre of midfield.

Fernández played an important role during Maresca’s time at Stamford Bridge, helping Chelsea win major silverware before the Italian manager’s move to Manchester.

Chelsea Accept Record Fee

Chelsea signed Fernández from Benfica in January 2023 for approximately £107 million, making him one of the most expensive players in Premier League history at the time.

Just over three years later, Chelsea have agreed to sell the 25-year-old for £125 million, representing a significant return on their original investment.

The Argentine had recently been left out of Chelsea’s squad for successive matches, increasing speculation that his Stamford Bridge future was coming to an end.

City Make Deadline-Day Statement

Manchester City had been pursuing Fernández for much of the summer, but negotiations intensified dramatically as the transfer deadline approached.

Chelsea had previously valued their midfielder at around £120 million and had initially expected him to remain at the club after an earlier deadline for bids passed without a formal offer. However, City’s interest never disappeared, and the two clubs eventually found an agreement on Deadline Day.

The final £125 million package now puts Fernández level with the British transfer record.

Fernández Begins New Chapter

For Fernández, the transfer brings an end to a turbulent period at Chelsea and opens a new chapter under a manager he already knows.

The World Cup-winning midfielder arrived in England with enormous expectations after starring for Argentina and Benfica.

At Manchester City, he will be expected to become a central figure in Maresca’s midfield and help the club compete on multiple fronts.

A Record-Breaking Transfer

The £125 million agreement places Fernández among the most expensive players in football history and makes the Deadline Day transfer one of the biggest stories of the summer window.

City are now racing to complete the remaining formalities, including the medical, before the deadline.

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