Vinicius Jr, Bonmati Shine at 2024 Globe soccer awards

The 2024 Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Friday, celebrated the achievements of football’s finest across various categories, marking the 15th anniversary of the prestigious event.

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr stole the spotlight, winning both the Best Men’s Player and Best Forward awards. Speaking after his victory, he said, “This recognition motivates me to keep pushing boundaries and achieving more for my team and fans.”

Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati was named Best Women’s Player, while her teammate Lamine Yamal clinched the Best Emerging Player title. Bonmati expressed her gratitude, stating, “I’m honoured to receive this award, and it’s a reflection of our team’s hard work.”

Jude Bellingham, also of Real Madrid, took home the Best Midfielder award and the Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer. Carlo Ancelotti, recognised as Best Coach, attributed his success to his team’s unity. “This award is for everyone at Real Madrid. Together, we achieve greatness,” he said.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, playing for Al Nassr, won the Best Middle East Player award. Other Middle East honours went to Jorge Jesus of Al Hilal (Best Coach) and Al Ain (Best Club).

The event also celebrated career milestones. Neymar Jr, Rio Ferdinand, and Thibaut Courtois received Player Career Awards, while Alessandro Del Piero and Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez were honoured with Special Career Awards.

Here’s the full list of winners:

Best Men’s Player: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)

Best Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona)

-Best Forward: Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)

-Best Midfielder: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

– Maradona Award (Best Goalscorer): Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

-Best Emerging Player: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

-Best Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)

– Best Sporting Director: Piero Ausilio (Inter Milan)

-Best Agent: Jorge Mendes

-Best Men’s Club: Real Madrid

– Best Women’s Club: Barcelona

-Revelation Award: Olympiacos

– Best Middle East Player: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

– Best Middle East Coach Jorge Jesus (Al Hilal)

– Best Middle East Club: Al Ain

Career and Special Recognition Awards:

– Player Career Award: Neymar Jr

– Player Career Award: Thibaut Courtois

– Player Career Award: Rio Ferdinand

– Special Career Award: Florentino Pérez

– Special Career Award: Alessandro Del Piero