Jude Bellingham has been selected for the Men’s Best XI at The Best FIFA Awards, while the Lionesses display their dominance by featuring heavily in the women’s team.

In a heartfelt tribute to his players, Pep Guardiola expressed his gratitude and pride after being named FIFA Best Men’s Coach. The Manchester City manager guided his team to a historic treble, winning the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup. Guardiola’s success was further highlighted by the inclusion of six City players in the FIFPro Men’s Best XI, the most since his Barcelona team in 2010.

One standout player in the team was Jude Bellingham, who has been in sensational form for Real Madrid since his move from Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old midfielder has scored an impressive 17 goals in just 24 appearances, including four in the UEFA Champions League. Bellingham was joined in the midfield by City’s Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, forming a formidable trio.

The all-star team also featured a solid City defense, with John Stones, Kyle Walker, and Ruben Dias making the cut. In attack, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. completed the lineup. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was chosen as the goalkeeper, although City’s Ederson won the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award.

During the awards ceremony, Guardiola was asked about his treble-winning sides and which one was better. The humble coach acknowledged his deep connection to Barcelona but expressed his pride in achieving success with Manchester City. He emphasized the progress the club has made over the years, building step by step since Roberto Mancini’s tenure.

In other awards, Guilherme Madruga’s stunning overhead kick for Botafogo in a Serie B game won the Puskas Award. The Brazil men’s national team received the Fair Play Award for their solidarity with Vinicius Jr., who had faced racist abuse.

On the women’s side, the Lionesses dominated the Women’s Best XI, with seven players selected. Manager Sarina Wiegman was also recognized as the Best Women’s Coach for the fourth time. Wiegman led England to the World Cup final, narrowly losing to Spain, and also secured victories in the Arnold Clark Cup and the Finalissima.

Mary Earps of Manchester United was named the Best Women’s Goalkeeper for the second consecutive year, following her outstanding performances at the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Earps was joined by Lucy Bronze, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone, and Keira Walsh in the Women’s Best XI. The remaining spots were filled by Aitana Bonmati, Olga Carmona, Alex Morgan, and Sam Kerr.

Overall, it was a night of celebration and recognition for both the men’s and women’s teams, showcasing the talent and achievements of players and coaches from around the world.