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Vini Jr. finally gets his award as FIFA name him the 2024 Men’s Player of the Year

DOHA — Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday, with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the second year in a row.

Vinicius scored 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions to help Real Madrid clinch the LaLiga and Champions League double, and he also netted in their Champions League final win over Borussia Dortmund.

The Brazilian won the award ahead of Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri and his teammate at Real, England's Jude Bellingham.

We’ve watched this Emi Martínez save vs. Forest 10 times and we’re still not sure how he did it

Aston Villa will be disappointed with their 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, however an unbelievable Emiliano Martínez save was one big highlight they can smile about.

In the 60th minute with the score tied at 0-0 Martínez seemingly broke the laws of physics with an unreal save. Nottingham Forest’s Nicolás Domínguez thought for certain he’d scored the opening goal with a close-range header but was denied by the paw of Martínez.

Emi Martínez save vs Forest

Watch: André Onana manages to waste 40 seconds taking a free kick… while Man Utd were losing

Some unintentional André Onana time wasting at the end of Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday caught the attention of fans. Onana somehow wasted 40 whole seconds to take a free kick near midfield.

The Premier League matchup was in stoppage time with United desperately seeking an equalizer. With less than two minutes left of time, the Red Devils were awarded a free kick.

Michail Antonio in stable condition after being airlifted to hospital following terrifying car crash

West Ham United forward Michail Antonio is conscious and in a stable condition in hospital after he was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, the Premier League club said.

"West Ham United can confirm that Michail Antonio is in a stable condition following a road traffic accident this afternoon in the Essex area," the club posted on social media.

"Michail is conscious and communicating and is currently under close supervision at a central London hospital."

Michail Antonio car crash

Malik Tillman scores 30-yard laser, Ricardo Pepi nets winner in UCL thriller for PSV

This Thanksgiving PSV will be thankful for their American players as United States men’s national team stars Malik Tillman and Ricardo Pepi recorded three goals in eight minutes for a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory vs. Shakhtar Donetsk.

Tillman, who started the game, recorded a brace with goals in the 87th minute and 90th minute to bring PSV level. The 22-year-old’s first goal saw him sneak the ball across the line at the near post with goal-line technology helping determine the goal.

Marcelo leaves club one day after manager denies him from subbing in on the sideline

Brazilian defender Marcelo has left Fluminense by mutual consent, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Saturday.

The reasons for the 36-year-old former Real Madrid full back's departure were not disclosed.

NBC’s Rebecca Lowe tears into ‘arrogant’ Vinicius Jr. and wants him disqualified from Ballon d’Or

Reactions of Vinícius Jr. missing out on the Ballon d’Or vary depending on who you ask. A Rebecca Lowe Vini Jr. rant on the “It’s Called Soccer” podcast showed exactly which camp she is in about the controversy. 

Lowe does not think highly of the Real Madrid star.

Vinicius Jr. believes his fight against racism was part of the reason for not winning Ballon d’Or

MADRID — Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. said on Monday that he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d'Or, sources close to the player told Reuters.

Vinicius took to social media after finishing second in the prestigious award voting behind Spain and Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he’s not losing sleep over upcoming El Clásico

MADRID — Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday that he does not fear LaLiga leaders Barcelona but has the utmost respect for Hansi Flick's side, who they host on Saturday.

Barca lead the standings three points ahead of their rivals. While Ancelotti praised Barca's recent form, he highlighted the fact that Real are the defending champions and will not be intimidated.

"Fortunately, at the moment nobody keeps me awake at night," Ancelotti told a press conference on Friday.

Four fans arrested for campaign to spread hate toward Vinícius Jr. online

MADRID — Four people have been arrested and questioned in Spain on suspicion of conducting an online hate campaign encouraging fans to racially abuse Real Madrid star forward Vinicius Jr, police said on Thursday.

The men were detained on Oct. 14 and 15 then released as investigations continued into social media slogans which urged fans to wear face masks so they could insult the Black Brazil international without being identified, police added.

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