Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has expressed his delight after he was named FIFA’s Best Player for 2024.
The award caps an extraordinary season for the player, who played a pivotal role in securing La Liga, the Champions League, and the UEFA Super Cup for Los Blancos.
The recognition also reflects Vinicius’s consistency throughout 2024.
Reacting after receiving the award, Vinicius expressed his heartfelt emotions, recalling his humble beginnings in Sao Gonçalo and highlighting the sacrifices of his family and the trust placed in him by his coach Carlo Ancelotti.
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“Today I am writing to the child who has seen so many idols lift that trophy… His time has come. Or rather, my time has come. The time to say… yes, I am the best player in the world and I have fought hard for it.
“They have tried and tried to invalidate me, to diminish me. But they are not prepared. Nobody is going to tell me who I should fight for, how I should behave. When I was at São Gonçalo, the system did not care about me. They almost swallowed me up.
“I won for myself, for my family. With a lot of support along the way: Flamengo, Real Madrid, the Brazilian national team, my hundreds of teammates over the years… the people who accompany me every day in my routine, those who admire me…
“The best player in the world. 7.”
