The second prize tonight is the Socrates Award, named after the Brazil icon, which recognises a participant’s humanitarian work. This 12 months’s winner…
Vinicius Junior
He wins for the work of his basis, Vini Jr Institute, which makes use of know-how to teach underprivileged Brazilian youngsters.
His annual funding within the basis was 335,000 euros in 2022, greater than 1 million in 2023 and in 2024 it’s going to attain 2.5 million.
Tonight’s co-host Didier Drogba additionally makes the purpose that the award isn’t just for his group work, but additionally for his battle towards racism. Drogba then calls on extra help for making a long-lasting change.