Ballon d'Or Winner 2024

Rodri, Manchester City was awarded the Ballon d'Or for men, and Aitana Bonmati, Barcelona for women.

- It's a very special day for me, my family, and my country, says Spaniard Rodri to BBC after he was yesterday named the world's best football player of 2024.

The gala was held on Monday in France at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Here, the award for the world's best football player is given out, presented by the French football magazine France Football. Last year, Lionel Messi was awarded the prestigious prize on the men's side and this time, many believed in Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. 

According to sources, Vinicius Junior was certain he wouldn't win the award, despite his great successes last year. He chose not to be present during the evening.

Rodri is currently injured, but he was part of Manchester City when they won the Premier League last season. Vinicius Junior came in second place, followed by Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal in fourth place. Erling Braut Haaland finished in fifth place. 

Here is the list of all the winners:

Ballon d'Or (Men's): Rodri, Manchester City. 

Ballon d'Or (Women's): Aitana Bonmati, Barcelona. 

Coach of the Year (Men's): Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid. 

Coach of the Year (Women's): Emma Hayes, USA. 

Club of the Year (Men's): Real Madrid.

Club of the Year (Women's): Barcelona.

"Kopa Trophy" (best male player under 21): Lamine Yamal, Barcelona.

"Yashin Trophy" (best male goalkeeper): Emiliano Martinez, Aston Villa. 

Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane shared the Gerd Müller award with a total of 52 goals last season.