Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been named the Fifa Best men's player, becoming the first Brazilian to win the award since its inception in 2016. Vinicius Jr celebrated his achievement, acknowledging the critics who have tried to 'cancel' him but emphasizing his determination to be the best. The award was decided by a combination of public vote, journalist votes, and votes from national team captains and managers.
Vinicius Jr is the first Brazilian to be the Fifa Best men's winner since the awards began in 2016 Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said his critics "continue to try to cancel me, to belittle me" after earning one of football's biggest individual honours.Yet Vinicius scored a career-high 24 goals during the 2023-24 season, helping Real win La Liga and the Champions League."That is, my time has come.
"I won for me, for my family. With a lot of support along the way: Flamengo, Real Madrid, the Brazilian national team, hundreds of my fellow players during those years…the people who share with me my daily routine, who admire me…the best player in the world."
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