Since its inception, The Best Awards have stood out for their transparency and inclusivity, with voting equally split among national team captains, coaches, journalists, and supporters.

This year’s ceremony carries extra weight, serving as the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The awards will celebrate excellence across multiple categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Coach, The Best Goalkeeper, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal of the year.

Beyond accolades, the event represents FIFA’s core values of fairness, transparency, and global unity through football.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

• Ousmane Dembélé (France / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (England / FC Bayern München)
• Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Cole Palmer (England / Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain / Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil / Barcelona)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
• Vitinha (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

• Sandy Baltimore (France / Chelsea)
• Nathalie Björn (Sweden / Chelsea)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain / Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
• Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melchie Dumornay (Haiti / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lauren James (England / Chelsea)
• Chloe Kelly (England / Manchester City / Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland / Barcelona)
• Claudia Pina (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
• Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

• Javier Aguirre (Mexico)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
• Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
• Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Alisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina / Aston Villa)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany / Bayern München)
• David Raya (Spain / Arsenal)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland / Inter Milan)
• Wojciech Szczęsny (Poland / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Gotham FC)
• Cata Coll (Spain / Barcelona)
• Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
• Anna Moorhouse (England / Orlando Pride)
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA / Manchester United)

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

• Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
• Manolo el del Bombo (Spain, posthumous)
• Zakho Fans (Iraq)

As excitement builds ahead of the ceremony, fans and analysts alike are already debating potential winners, with Kylian Mbappé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Chiamaka Nnadozie among early favourites to take home top honours.

 

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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Los Blancos are seeking a record 15th European Cup in what will be only their second-ever game at Wembley Stadium.

Ancelotti has a rich squad full of world-class options to call upon, but much of the focus leading up to the final has been on his choice of goalkeeper.

Courtois sustained an ACL injury on the eve of the 2023/24 season, and a meniscus tear during the latter stages of his rehabilitation has limited him to just four appearances this term. In his absence, Lunin has stepped up, performing admirably in 31 appearances for Madrid and surpassing loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga for the starting spot. Before this season, Lunin had only played 17 times for the Spanish giants since his 2018 move from Zorya Luhansk in Ukraine.

However, Lunin has not traveled with the Madrid squad to London due to an illness, leading to the decision to start Courtois.

In his pre-match press conference, Ancelotti confirmed Courtois would indeed start: “Lunin travels tomorrow [to Wembley] and he will start on the bench, Courtois will play,” he said on Friday.

Courtois was named player of the match in Madrid’s last Champions League final, a tenacious 1-0 win against Liverpool in 2022. He made a record nine saves during the victory, with Vinicius Junior scoring the winning goal in Paris that evening.

Ancelotti, meanwhile, is on the hunt for his fifth Champions League title, having won two with Madrid across his two spells, as well as two with Milan.

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Carlo Ancelotti has provided an update on the return timeline for Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao, who have been sidelined due to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries sustained earlier in the season.

Both Courtois and Militao have been undergoing a personalized training regimen during their six-month layoff period. Ancelotti indicated that the duo could be nearing their return to action, with an estimated timeline of approximately six weeks.

Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti informed: “The date is not defined. But we have to take advantage of the national team break and then the mini-break of the Copa del Rey. At that time they will do tasks with the team. After April 14th, after Mallorca, they could be there.”

The timing of Thibaut Courtois and Eder Militao’s potential returns aligns perfectly with crucial fixtures on Real Madrid’s calendar, notably the highly anticipated El Clasico showdown against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 21. Additionally, should Real Madrid progress in the Champions League, both players could play significant roles in the pivotal second leg of the quarter-final tie scheduled for April 16/17.

Ahead of their clash with Valencia on Saturday, Real Madrid have received a significant boost with the return to contention of Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, and Jude Bellingham.

With Los Blancos currently enjoying a six-point lead at the top of the La Liga table, another victory at Mestalla would further strengthen their position. Moreover, it would place pressure on Barcelona and Girona, who are set to compete a day later on Sunday against Athletic Club and Mallorca, respectively, to secure wins to keep pace with Real Madrid.

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Manchester City players showcased their dominance in the FIFPRO World Men’s Team, which FIFA unveiled at an awards ceremony in London. The team, comprised of the best men’s players from the previous season, was determined by votes from over 28,000 professional footballers.

Six stars from Manchester City, who achieved a remarkable Treble last season, featured prominently in the team. Surprisingly, there was no representation from Manchester United players. Lionel Messi was the sole player outside of Europe to secure a spot in the team, which adheres to a 3-3-4 formation and highlights the best men’s players.

In addition to the player accolades, Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, was named the Best FIFA Men’s Coach. Guardiola guided several of the City stars included in the team to extraordinary success during the previous season.

The recognition solidifies Manchester City’s exceptional achievements and the impact of their players and coach on the world football stage.

2023 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.

Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias.

Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Jude Bellingham.

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior.

🚨 Introducing the 2023 FIFA FIFPRO Men's #World11, voted for exclusively by players.#TheBest | @FIFAWorldCup | @FIFAcom pic.twitter.com/nZjisXo8OQ

— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) January 15, 2024

Speaking on the six players included in the team, Man City director of football Txiki Begiristain said: “To win five trophies in 12 months is incredible and we are delighted to see so many of our players recognised for their incredible contribution.

“The whole squad were outstanding and the club is very proud to have six players named in the Team of the Year.

“Everyone at the club worked incredibly hard and they continue to have a determination to bring even more success.

“It’s a very special group of players and this is a deserved tribute to the hard work and desire that runs throughout the club.”

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As the primary goalkeeper for Pep Guardiola’s side, Ederson played a crucial role in Manchester City’s triumphs in the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. Notably, his exceptional performance in the Champions League final against Inter included five saves, securing victory with a stunning save in the closing moments.

This marks Ederson’s first win of the award, having previously finished in third place in 2019. The recognition comes amid a season where he played a key role in Manchester City’s domestic and international success.

In an interesting turn, Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid was named in the 2023 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI instead of Ederson. Courtois, along with Al Hilal and Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, was shortlisted for the award.

Expressing gratitude at the awards ceremony in London, Ederson thanked his family and teammates, acknowledging their importance to his achievements. In addition to the domestic double and the UEFA Champions League title, Ederson also secured the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup during the season.

The initial five-player shortlist for the men’s award was announced in September, with Andre Onana and Marc-Andre ter Stegen later removed from contention.

Ederson: #TheBest FIFA Men's Goalkeeper 2023! 🧤

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— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) January 15, 2024

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The 2023 Yachine Trophy nominees, an award that acknowledges the best goalkeeper of the year within the framework of the annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, have been unveiled.

This prestigious accolade, named after the legendary former Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin, was introduced in 2019 as part of the expanded Ballon d’Or and has previously been claimed by notable keepers like Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Thibaut Courtois.

Courtois, who secured the Yachine Trophy in 2022 after a triumphant season with Real Madrid in the Champions League, is once again among the nominees.

He is joined by a distinguished group of goalkeepers who have demonstrated exceptional prowess at either the club or international level over the past 12 months. Among them is Yassine Bounou, a key figure in Morocco’s historic journey to the World Cup semi-finals and a Europa League victor with Sevilla.

They are joined by Ederson and Andre Onana, who alternated in goalkeeping in the 2023 Champions League final and now play on opposite sides of the Manchester football divide. Aaron Ramsdale is well-known for his performance with Arsenal, and Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa was a critical part of Argentina’s World Cup victory in December.

Yachine Tophy 2023 nominees

• Yassine Bounou – Sevilla/Al Hilal
• Ederson – Manchester City
• Mike Maignan – AC Milan
• Andre Onana – Inter/Manchester United
• Brice Samba – Lens
• Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
• Dominik Livakovic – Dinamo Zagreb/Fernbahce
• Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa
• Aaron Ramsdale – Arsenal
• Marc-Andre Ter Stegen – Barcelona

Here are all the 2023 Yachine Trophy nominees
🇲🇦 Yassine Bounou @Alhilal_EN
🇧🇪 Thibaut Courtois @realmadrid
🇫🇷 Mike Maignan @acmilan
🇩🇪 Marc-André ter Stegen – @FCBarcelona
🇧🇷 Ederson @ManCity
🇦🇷 Emiliano Martinez @AVFCOfficial
🇨🇲 Andre Onana @ManUtd
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Aaron Ramsdale… pic.twitter.com/6urABZKYAp

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 6, 2023

When is the Yachine Trophy 2023 winner announced?

On October 30, at a presentation at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, the Yachine Trophy will be given to the top young player in Europe.

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Thibaut Courtois, the starting goalkeeper for the Spanish team, suffered an ACL injury last week, only days before centre-back Eder Militao had the same fate.

Madrid concentrated their proposals on Kepa and have already secured a loan deal for the Chelsea goalie after discussions with Sevilla’s Yassine Bounou came to a standstill.

Bayern Munich and former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel have both expressed interest in Kepa, but Madrid’s interest in a loan deal moved remarkably swiftly over the weekend, and they have now confirmed his arrival.

“We were close and in fact we wanted to introduce Kepa today,” Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on Sunday. “But he is Spanish and he chose Real Madrid.”

Kepa Arrizabalaga has completed a season-long loan move to Real Madrid. ✍️

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Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco has revealed the team are ‘disappointed’ with Thibaut Courtois‘ decision to leave camp over a captaincy row.

Prior to their final Euro 2024 qualifying match against Estonia on Tuesday, Courtois departed the team early. Manager Domenico Tedesco reportedly claimed the Real Madrid goalkeeper quit the team out of irritation after not being selected captain.

Courtois later refuted such reports, citing injury concerns as the cause of his departure, but Carrasco has since disclosed that the players have sided with their manager.

“We’ve more or less understood what happened,” Carrasco told RBTF. “We had a meeting with the coach, who was clear with us.

“We, the older players, haven’t yet had the opportunity to speak with Thibaut. But we were disappointed with his reaction.

“At the end of the day, he’s a key member of the team, one of the three captains. An armband is just a detail. You have to show that you’re a leader and a captain with your own personality. He chose to leave. Whether he was embarrassed or not, we don’t know.

“But one of the reasons he left was also the armband. Now that’s clear.”

Tedesco has declined to comment on whether Courtois still has a future with the side and would postpone making a formal decision until after he names his team for the international games in September.

The Real Madrid goalkeeper, who turned 31 in May, has made 102 appearances for his nation and is still regarded as one of the best goalies in the world after recording 17 shutouts in all-league play last season.

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Kevin De Bruyne has been named the new captain of the Belgian national team following the retirement of Eden Hazard.

After Belgium’s early elimination from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which also signalled the end of former coach Roberto Martinez’s tenure, Eden Hazard made the decision to leave the international game. Domenico Tedesco, Martinez’s successor, was then given the task of selecting a new leader for the Red Devils.

Before to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, the 37-year-old boss named De Bruyne as Belgium’s new captain. The Manchester City player has 97 caps for his country and 25 goals at the international level.

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“It’s an honour for me to be named and represent the country in this way,” De Bruyne told RTL-TVI television after the announcement.

“I’m almost 32. I’ve never considered international retirement. I think I can still bring something to the table and help the youngsters.”

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Inter forward Romelu Lukaku have been chosen as the two vice-captains.

De Bruyne has previously captained Belgium on multiple occasions, notably against Croatia in their last 2022 World Cup group-stage match.

In a 2024 European Championship Qualification on Friday against Sweden, De Bruyne will begin his tenure as the full-time captain of Belgium.

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At the FIFA Best Awards on Monday night, a massively loaded 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI was revealed, featuring four elite players.

The XI only had three defenders, but Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, and Erling Haaland were all selected for their outstanding performances in the attack.

After a stellar season with Real Madrid, Thibaut Courtois accepts the award, alongside Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo, and Virgil van Dijk in front of him.

Kevin De Bruyne, Casemiro and Luka Modric form the three-player midfield behind Messi, Mbappe, Benzema and Haaland.

Argentina won the World Cup in late 2022, but Messi is the only member of the starting Eleven from that nation.

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Nevertheless, as a result of Real Madrid’s Champions League victory, Courtois, Modric, Casemiro (who has subsequently won the Carabao Cup with Manchester United), and Benzema are all given new eligibility.

Cancelo and De Bruyne were included since Man City had won the Premier League, and Haaland was included because of his prolific goal-scoring with both Borussia Dortmund and City.

FIFA FIFPro Men’s World 11
Thibaut Courtois, Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo, Virgil van Dijk, Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland.

📽️ This is the 2022 FIFA FIFPRO Men's #World11.

⭐️ Where legends are made.@FIFAWorldCup | #TheBest pic.twitter.com/EHfkMIfE8R

— FIFPRO (@FIFPRO) February 27, 2023

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Vinicius Junior received glowing comments from Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti for his performance in Tuesday night’s 5-2 victory against Liverpool.

Los Blancos started this round of 16 first leg at Anfield with the worst possible performance in a replay of last year’s Champions League final. Early on, Darwin Nunez gave the Reds the lead before Thibaut Courtois assisted Mohamed Salah with his second goal.

Then, though, Real Madrid sprang to life. Vinicius scored an impressive long-range goal to equalize before beating Alisson with a goal that was very identical to Salah’s. Just after the half, Eder Militao gave the visitors the lead, and Karim Benzema sealed the victory with a pair of goals.

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Speaking to the press post-match, Ancelotti spoke glowingly about his star Brazilian winger.

“Right now, I think he [Vinicius] is the most decisive player in the world,” Ancelotti said.

“Everything he does is a dribble away from a defender, an assist or a goal, and he does it for the full 90 minutes. He just never stops.”

Upon returning to the Santiago Bernabeu with a certain three-goal lead, Ancelotti reiterated his conviction that the match is still not finished.

“For Real Madrid, and it has always been like this, the Champions League is the most important competition for the club, so that is felt in the preparation for these games,” he added.

“It is certainly not over yet, we have done well in the first part of the tie, but the second is still to be played and anything can happen.”

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