Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior was named FIFA’s The Best Men’s Player of the Year on Tuesday, edging out Manchester City’s Rodri by just five votes.
The award, which was presented during a ceremony in Qatar, recognized Vinícius’s outstanding performances over the past season.
Vinícius, who had been runner-up to Rodri for the Ballon d’Or in October, was voted the world’s…
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