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The 2024 Ballon d’Or awards, held in Paris on October 28, honored the world’s best football talents. Rodri, after leading Manchester City to Premier League and European glory, took home the men’s Ballon d’Or. Meanwhile, Aitana Bonmatí, following a quadruple-winning season with Barcelona and Spain’s Nations League triumph, claimed her second consecutive women’s Ballon d’Or.
Rodri’s emotional victory celebrated his quiet but influential role in Spain and City’s successes, as he accepted the trophy on crutches after sustaining a long-term injury earlier this season.
Bonmatí’s win highlighted her growing legacy, cementing Barcelona’s dominance in women’s football.
List of Winners:
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Rodri (Manchester City, Spain)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona, Spain)
- Kopa Trophy (Best U-21 Player): Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
- Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa, Argentina)
- Johan Cruyff Trophy (Best Manager): Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) & Emma Hayes (Chelsea)
- Gerd Müller Trophy (Top Scorer): Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) & Kylian Mbappé (PSG)
- Sócrates Award (Social Impact): Jennifer Hermoso (Tigres UANL)
- Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid
- Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
The night underscored the dominance of Spanish football, both in men’s and women’s categories, and celebrated the efforts of players and managers who have impacted the sport on and off the pitch.
The ceremony concluded with Lamine Yamal receiving the Kopa Trophy as the best young player, following an extraordinary season with Barcelona and Spain.
Story By: Baffour/Pinkfmonlinegh.com