Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men’s player of the year
Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is named the men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.
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Bonmati named Fifa Best women’s player of the year
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named the women’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row.
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