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00:00So, Nick, let's jump right into it.
00:05Yeah, let's do it.
00:06Starting with the main prize, the Ballon d'Or, as Francisco just mentioned.
00:10It goes to Rodri from Manchester City.
00:14This guy was the anchor for both City and Spain.
00:17Not your typical flashy choice, but hey, he's proved that midfielders,
00:21they deserve the spotlight too.
00:23His influence on the game as well, undeniable.
00:25What do you think?
00:26Drama.
00:27Controversial.
00:28It's controversial because I said he's not the flashiest choice.
00:30When I think of a flashy midfielder, I think of Modric, who's also won it,
00:34but he's flashier.
00:35This guy just plays beautifully.
00:37Yeah.
00:38I mean, it goes back to that tradition of Spaniard midfielders, right?
00:41You talk about Iniesta, you talk about Xavi.
00:44But when we talk about Spain, obviously a lot of people in Spain were angry,
00:48were mad because Vini was not considered for that game.
00:52Vini did not even show up to the ceremony.
00:55So, I mean, what do you think?
00:56They're calling it a snub, but that's up to the people to decide.
01:00You can never please everybody.
01:01But you know what?
01:02Controversy aside, this one didn't have any controversy.
01:05On the women's side.
01:06No, no.
01:07The Valladolid Femina goes to...
01:11You guys already knew.
01:12Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati.
01:14She was an absolute force this year, not only in La Liga,
01:17but she also was, you know, she was great in international competitions,
01:21a symbol of power and the growth of football.
01:24Felicidades.
01:25Big congrats to Aitana Bonmati.
01:26Congratulations.
01:27And we can't forget the Copa trophy awarded to the best young player,
01:30which went to someone who doesn't need a drumroll at all.
01:34We're talking about a kid who's just 17 years old, Laminia Mall.
01:38He's already making waves, breaking records, a future superstar.
01:41No doubt I could see why he got the Copa.
01:42Bro, Laminia, you're living the dream, my friend.
01:45Now let's talk about another one that was interesting,
01:48El Dibu Emiliano Martinez with Aston Villa.
01:51Snagged the Yashin trophy for the best goalkeeper.
01:54Obviously, we can't forget his heroics for Argentina in the World Cup,
01:58in the Copa America, the consistent saves with Aston Villa.
02:01That sealed it all for him.
02:03So, Dibu, is that wall that you want to face as a striker?
02:06Oh, yeah.
02:07The Gerd Miller trophy.
02:08We saw Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe recognized for their goal-scoring feats.
02:14Kane, for his Premier League legacy, I would say Mbappe more
02:17for those insane numbers that he put up for France.
02:20Two forwards who know how to find the back of the net.
02:23Case in point, Golaz was guaranteed.
02:25So, easy choice for that.
02:27Carlo Ancelotti wins Coach of the Year.
02:29So, Los Blancos continue to set the standard in club football.
02:32And Ancelotti, as well, what a mastermind.
02:35Going back to women's football, the Coach of the Year goes to Emma Hayes,
02:40taking the honor for Coach of the Year.
02:43So, once again, felicidades.
02:45Beautiful year for the beautiful game.
02:46So, congratulations to all the winners.
02:48You guys are an inspiration to football fans all over the world.