Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

Vinicius Jr, Aitana Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

The award comes two months after 24-year-old Vinicius was second in the Ballon d'Or, with Real electing to snub the ceremony when they found out beforehand that Manchester City midfielder Rodri was set to win the trophy.



Barcelona and Spain star Aitana Bonmati on Monday won her second successive women's Ballon d'Or, after leading her club to a historic continental quadruple of titles and claiming the Nations League with her country.

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women's Ballon d'Or

The elite of world football will gather in Paris on Monday for the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior the leading candidate for the men's award and Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati the hot favourite to win her second-successive crown.

Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr leads race to win Men’s Ballon d’Or

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday (April 22).

Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmati win top honours at Laureus Awards

Argentina World Cup winner Lionel Messi has been crowned FIFA’s best men’s player for 2023 after enjoying a stellar year. Messi, who led his national side to their third FIFA World Cup win in December 2022 received the honour on Monday (Jan 15) and saw off competition from Manchester City’s Erling Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe.

Lionel Messi crowned FIFA's best Men's player for 2023; Aitana Bonmati scoops women's prize

Ballon d'Or winner Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas both scored twice as Barcelona began their defence of the Women's Champions League title on Tuesday with a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Benfica, while a ruthless Lyon hit nine against Slavia Prague.

Football: Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas score brace as Barcelona beat Benfica in Champions League

Lionel Messi won the eighth Ballon d'Or of his remarkable career at a glittering ceremony in Paris on Monday, while Spain's World Cup-winning star Aitana Bonmati took the women's prize.

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Women's World Cup player of the tournament Aitana Bonmati and her Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso were on Thursday nominated for the FIFA Best Player award, with six of Manchester City's treble winners named on the men's list.

Women's World Cup winners Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso among FIFA Best nominees

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year's men's Ballon d'Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women's prize.

Football: Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or 2023 nominees

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Vinicius Jr, Aitana Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

Vinicius Jr, Aitana Bonmati named FIFA Best players of the year

Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins second successive women's Ballon d'Or

Brazil and Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr leads race to win Men’s Ballon d’Or

Novak Djokovic, Aitana Bonmati win top honours at Laureus Awards

Lionel Messi crowned FIFA's best Men's player for 2023; Aitana Bonmati scoops women's prize

Football: Aitana Bonmati, Alexia Putellas score brace as Barcelona beat Benfica in Champions League

Messi wins eighth Ballon d'Or as Bonmati claims women's award

Women's World Cup winners Aitana Bonmati, Jenni Hermoso among FIFA Best nominees

Football: Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati lead Ballon d'Or 2023 nominees