Last Award of 2024: Lionel Messi lost to England star Jude Bellingham

Messi was nominated for the world’s best playmaker award, a title he had claimed five times previously.

Lionel Messi sheds light on life in US after switch to Inter Miami

Bellingham, with 133 points, won the playmaker award for the first time, thanks to his stellar performances with both Real Madrid and the English national team. Kevin De Bruyne (96 points) finished second, while Toni Kroos (78 points) rounded out the podium. Jamal Musiala (54 points) narrowly edged out Messi by just one point.

Carlo Ancelotti was named best club coach following his remarkable year with Real Madrid, while Spain’s Luis De La Fuente defeated Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni to take the international coach of the year award.

The ideal XI of 2024, according to IFFHS

The IFFHS also revealed their ideal XI for 2024, featuring Emiliano Martinez as goalkeeper. The defensive line included Dani Carvajal, Ruben Dias, Antonio Rudiger, and Alphonso Davies. In midfield, the chosen players were Toni Kroos, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham, while the attacking trio consisted of Lamine Yamal, Erling Haaland, and Vinicius Junior.

Inter Miami Set To Unite Lionel Messi With Neymar

Inter Miami’s ambitions have been extraordinary since Lionel Messi joined their ranks. The MLS outfit is now eyeing an even bolder move: reuniting the great Argentine icon with Neymar. This potential reunion is stirring excitement among fans, who dream of reviving the iconic ‘MSN’ strike force, which once dominated European football at Barcelona.

Neymar, currently signed with Saudi Pro League’s Al-Hilal, has endured a challenging stint in the Middle East. Plagued by injuries, his time in Saudi Arabia has failed to meet expectations. Speculations about his future have grown louder, with many linking him to a possible MLS and Inter Miami move.