Vinicius Jr has commented on missing out on the Ballon d'Or following Real Madrid's FIFA Intercontinental Cup triumph in Qatar. Vinicius, who was the favorite to win the prize, was beaten to the award by Manchester City's Rodri back in October.

Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday. The 24-year-old scored 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions to help Real Madrid clinch the LaLiga and Champions League double,

The greatest football players and coaches in the world currently have two opportunities every year to scoop global individual honours thanks to the Ballon d'Or and FIFA's The Best awards. The Sporting News explains how they're different.

In the wake of the 2016 split between FIFA and soccer publication France Football, we now have two major individual awards ceremonies every year.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino questioned the credibility of the Ballon d'Or after Vinicius Junior was crowned the 2024 FIFA The Best Men's Player Award.

FIFA's "The Best" awards are about to take place when the top men's and women's soccer players of 2024 will be announced based on voting by fans, the current captains and coaches of all national teams,

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the FIFA women's player of the year award for the second year in a row on Tuesday. The 26-year-old helped her club to a domestic treble last season in a campaign in which Barca also retained the Champions League,