Real Madrid is determined to avenge their 4-0 defeat against Barcelona in the previous Clasico, as they face off in the Supercopa final. The Spanish giants have had a successful season so far, winning the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. However, Barcelona has had a tough time lately, only winning one of their last seven league fixtures. With the help of young talents such as Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal, both teams will battle it out for the Supercopa trophy. Football fans in Russia can catch the action for free on MatchTV.ru.
In a dominant display, the senior India women's team defeated Maldives 11-1 in their second FIFA friendly match, with debutant forward Lhingdeikim scoring four goals. The Blue Tigresses led 6-1 at half-time, with Lhingdeikim (12’, 16’, 56’, 59’) and fellow debutant Nongmeikapam Sibani Devi (45+1’) leading the charge. Despite making wholesale changes to the starting XI, India was in full control throughout the match, with their only blemish being Maldives' goal in the 27th minute. Lhingdeikim sealed her impressive debut with a classy goal in the 59th minute, securing a comfortable win for India.
Cristiano Ronaldo took to Instagram to praise his fellow Brazilian Vinicius Jr for being named The Best FIFA Men's Player, becoming the first Brazilian to win the award in 16 years. Ronaldo hailed Vinicius as a "symbol of resistance and resilience" not just for his on-field talent, but also for his ongoing battle against racism. Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti also received an award at the ceremony, stating that football has given him "a lot of emotions" throughout his 48-year-long career.
After narrowly losing out to Rodri in the 2024 Ballon d'Or voting, Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior is set to redeem himself at the 2024 FIFA Awards. Social media has been buzzing with reactions to this news, with many expressing their surprise and delight at the Brazilian winger's victory. According to reports, the Real Madrid delegation even skipped the Paris gala in 2024 following Rodri's win, but this time, Vinícius is expected to be present to claim his well-deserved award. Keep up with the latest updates by following us on Google News.
Brazilian football player Vini Jr. has been named FIFA's The Best Men's Player for 2024. The Real Madrid forward had a remarkable season, winning the Champions League, LaLiga, and the Spanish Super Cup. Vini Jr. also played a crucial role in his team's successes, scoring 24 goals including a strike in the Champions League final and a hat-trick in the Spanish Super Cup. The award is a result of votes by international panel members, including coaches, captains, journalists, and fans, and takes into account not only sporting performance, but also conduct on and off the pitch.
Vinicius Jr of Real Madrid secured the FIFA men's player of the year award, beating out competition from Manchester City's Rodri and Real teammate Jude Bellingham. On the women's side, Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati took home the prize for the second year in a row. Both players were recognized for their impressive performances, with Vinicius helping Real Madrid to a LaLiga and Champions League double and Bonmati contributing to Barcelona's success in the Women's Champions League.
FIFA makes major announcements, awarding host nations for the next two men's World Cups - Saudi Arabia for 2034 and a joint bid from Morocco, Portugal and Spain for the 2030 edition. Additionally, the 2027 Women's World Cup will be held in Brazil and the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place in Qatar. These decisions were made at the virtual Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday. A reminder is also given that the USA, Canada and Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup.
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FIFA has announced that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, while the 2030 tournament will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco with the opening three matches in South America. The decision has sparked controversy due to "sportswashing" claims against Saudi Arabia and the combined vote for both tournaments with no separate vote available. The bid was uncontested and received support from the English, Scottish, and Welsh Football Associations. Football fans and critics alike are divided on the decision, with some questioning the fairness and integrity of FIFA's bidding process.
After a resounding 5-1 victory against Mallorca, FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal's comment in a post-match interview with Esport3 has many dubbing him as a video game-like player. The 17-year-old's fantastic performance led to his coach Hansi Flick admitting the team's dependence on him. With Lamine in the starting lineup, Barca has a significant lead over Real Madrid at the top of the table, showcasing his undeniable talent as a player. His impressive assist with the outside of his foot further solidified his skills, earning him the Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy awards. In a humorous exchange, Esport3 reporter Francesc Latorre even asked Lamine for tips on how to make such a pass in the popular FIFA soccer video game.