2024 Ballon d’Or Highlights: Carlo Ancelotti was named as the coach of the year in the men’s division while Lamine Yamal was named as the young player of the year.
Manchester City and Spain’s midfielder Rodri won the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or during the 68th award ceremony on Monday night at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. The 28-year-old pipped Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. to claim the prestigious award.
15-time UEFA Champions League winner, and current La Liga defending champions Real Madrid finished as the men’s club of the year while Carlo Ancelotti was named as the coach of the year in the men’s division. Spain and Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal won the best young player of the year award.
In the women’s division, Aitana Bonmati won her second Ballon d’Or in as many years after having guided Barcelona Femeni to a treble and having played a pivotal role in Spain’s Women’s World Cup win last year. Former Chelsea coach Emma Hayes was named as the women’s coach of the year.
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