Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski top FIFA 'The Best' finalists lists
4 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski top FIFA 'The Best' finalists lists

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After taking Leeds United back to the English top flight for the first time in 16 years Marcelo Bielsa goes up against two Germans in Hansi Flick of Bayern Munich and Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool. The three finalists for FIFA’s ‘The Best’ awards were named on Friday with Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo topping the men’s list. Jean-Luc Vasseur took Lyon to the women’s Champions League title and leads the chase for best women’s coach with Chelsea’s Emma Hayes and Netherlands national coach Sarina Wiegman. The Best FIFA Women’s Player: Lucy Bronze Pernille Harder Wendie Renard The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo Robert Lewandowski Lionel Messi The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi Christiane Endler Alyssa Naeher The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker Manuel Neuer Jan Oblak The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Emma Hayes Jean-Luc Vasseur Sarina Wiegman The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Marcelo Bielsa Hans-Dieter Flick Jurgen Klopp FIFA Puskás Award: Giorgian De Arrascaeta – Ceará SC v. CR Flamengo [Brasileirão - Brazil> Son Heung-min – Tottenham Hotspur FC v. Burnley FC [Premier League - England> Luis Suárez – FC Barcelona v. RCD Mallorca [LaLiga> - Spain>

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Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Vinicius, Bonmati named FIFA's best

China Daily  

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior receives the Best Player trophy from FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha on Tuesday. AFP DOHA — Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's …

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 | Complete List Of Winners
5 days, 8 hours ago

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 | Complete List Of Winners

ABP News  

FIFA 'The Best': FIFA have concluded their annual ceremony of 'The Best' Football Awards, and the 2024 edition witnesses history, as a new award has been introduced for Women's football. The award is given to the female footballer, who scored the best goal in the concerned calendar year, and Marta herself wins the inaugural award named after her, for her …

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards
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5 days, 18 hours ago

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior and Barcelona’s Bonmati win FIFA Best awards

Al Jazeera  

Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was named the men’s player of the year at the world football governing body FIFA’s The Best awards, where Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati continued to clean up in the prizes for women’s soccer. 🏆 — FIFA World Cup December 17, 2024 Vinicius echoed those sentiments in an Instagram post, where he took a thinly disguised …

Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at Fifa Best Awards
5 days, 20 hours ago

Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr big winners at Fifa Best Awards

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy United States head coach Emma Hayes was named …

Best FIFA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners
5 days, 22 hours ago

Best FIFA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners

The Hindu  

Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award while Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best FIFA Women’s Player title at the Aspire Academy in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho received the Puskas award for his overhead goal against Everton in the Premier League last year as Brazil’s Marta won …

FIFA Men’s World Team of the Year 2024 nominees revealed; Messi-Ronaldo included, Mohamed Salah shock absentee
3 weeks ago

FIFA Men’s World Team of the Year 2024 nominees revealed; Messi-Ronaldo included, Mohamed Salah shock absentee

India TV News  

The FIFPro announced the Men's and Women's FIFA World Team of the Year 2024 nominees on Monday. The star Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah was a shock absentee from the 26 nominees list for the Men's World 11 but the veteran Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were surprisingly included. Salah was on the scoresheet in Liverpool's last two games against Spanish …

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Best FIFA men’s player award 2024: Vinicius Jr, Carvajal among nominees

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 30 : The nominations for the FIFA best men's player award for 2024 have been announced, featuring top football talents such as Vinicius Jr., Dani Carvajal, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Fede Valverde, and Toni Kroos. Vinicius Jr. and his Real Madrid teammates, who boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris after learning that Rodri would win ahead …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men's Award

India Today  

FIFA has unveiled the nominees for its prestigious The Best Football Awards 2024, recognising the standout performers in men's and women's football across club and international competitions. 🗳️ — FIFA World Cup November 28, 2024 Vinicius Jr., meanwhile, has continued to shine for Real Madrid, playing an instrumental role in their La Liga, Spanish Super Cup, and UEFA Champions League …

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or
3 weeks, 3 days ago

FIFA The Best Awards: No Ronaldo but Messi nominated for Men’s Award; Rodri vs Vinicius Jr sub-plot continues beyond Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

FIFA has announced the nominees for ‘The Best’ Football Awards 2024, celebrating the year’s top players in women’s and men’s football at club and national levels. Rodri, meanwhile, became the first Manchester City player to claim the Ballon d’Or after spearheading Pep Guardiola’s side to a record fourth consecutive Premier League title and leading Spain to its fourth European Championship …

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ballon d'Or: Midfielder Rodri's double triumph fuels Spain's Euro victory

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The 68th Ballon d’Or Awards took place in Paris on Monday, and to everyone's surprise, Brazil and Real Madrid start Vinicius Jr was not adjudged the best player in men's football in the previous season. This despite helping Los Blancos win LaLiga as well as the UEFA Champions League for a record-extending 14th time earlier this year.

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Generation of Stars Emerges as Messi and Ronaldo's Domination Ends

Associated Press  

The Ballon d'Or is set to be awarded to Vinicius Junior, the young star who has emerged as a contender for the award. With his stunning performance for Real Madrid, he is considered the favorite to win the prestigious individual award. However, the award's history suggests that it will likely return to a time before Messi and Ronaldo when multiple …

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year
8 months ago

Spanish women among top Laureus winners and Djokovic is world sportsman of the year

Associated Press  

MADRID — Spain’s first Women’s World Cup triumph last year earned two more major plaudits at the Laureus World Sports Awards on Monday. The Spanish women’s World Cup breakthrough last August in New Zealand and Australia was tarnished in the following weeks because of an unwanted kiss of forward Jenni Hermoso by then-federation president Luis Rubiales after the final. She’s …

Jude Bellingham and Katarina Johnson-Thompson shortlisted for Laureus World Sports Awards 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Jude Bellingham and Katarina Johnson-Thompson shortlisted for Laureus World Sports Awards 2024

The Independent  

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out
11 months, 1 week ago

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023: Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati Win Best Player Awards, Erling Haaland Misses Out

ABP News  

The Best FIFA Awards 2023: Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, clinched the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the third time in the last four years, narrowly beating Norwegian striker Erling Haaland in a closely contested race. Aitana Bonmati, the Spanish and Barcelona striker, secured the Best FIFA Women's Player Award at The Best FIFA Awards ceremony in London …

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Football in 2023: Ballon d’Or for Messi; Rubiales scandal after FIFA Women’s World Cup, Man City wins treble

The Hindu  

The year 2023 saw several major events in football, from Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or for a record eight time while European Super League made headlines after two years. It keeps getting better every time you re-watch it 🤩🇮🇳 Team work at its finest from the #BlueTigers 🐯 back in the #IntercontinentalCup final against 🇱🇧#BestGoals2023 💙 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/VbXDbdNh3x …

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola firm favourite as FIFA reveals finalists for Best coach awards
1 year ago

Manchester City's Pep Guardiola firm favourite as FIFA reveals finalists for Best coach awards

Hindustan Times  

Manchester City's treble-winning coach Pep Guardiola and England women manager Sarina Wiegman are among the finalists for The Best FIFA men's coach and women's coach awards, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. Manchester City's Spanish head coach Pep Guardiola holds a press conference in Belgrade Guardiola is a firm favourite after City won the Premier League, FA Cup and …

World Cup winners Messi, Bonmati among FIFA Best nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup winners Messi, Bonmati among FIFA Best nominees

The Hindu  

Women’s World Cup player of the tournament Aitana Bonmati and her Spain teammate Jenni Hermoso were on Thursday nominated for the FIFA Best Player award, with six of Manchester City’s treble winners named on the men’s list. Bonmati and three of her World Cup-winning teammates, including Hermoso, were among the 16 nominees for women’s best player. Hermoso has been in …

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland and Mbappe feature in star-studded list for 2023 FIFA Best Men’s Player award; Ronaldo misses cut

Hindustan Times  

Fresh from being crowned the winner of the UEFA Player of the Year award, Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland is set to compete with Lionel Messi for another major accolade as The Fédération Internationale de Football Association has unveiled its shortlist for The Best Men’s Player 2023 on Thursday. FIFA revealed its shortlist for the coveted award on Thursday Spain's …

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati Lead 2023 Ballon D'or Nominees

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders to win this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain World Cup star Aitana Bonmati leads the nominees announced on Wednesday for the women’s prize. 8 ballon dor nominees is crazy man that’s like a quarter of the award just being Manchester City pic.twitter.com/GmeF7qlMe5— eŵân September 6, 2023 PSG’s Kylian Mbappe …

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award
1 year, 3 months ago

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe among Ballon d’Or 2023 nominees; Bonmati, Kerr, Earps in female best list; Bellingham, Gavi included in Kopa; Martinez, Ederson for Yashin award

The Hindu  

Football is back with its most prestigious award as France Football published its list of nominees for the men’s Ballon d’Or, women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy and Kopa Trophy for the 2023 on Wednesday. Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a World Cup title in 2022 and Erling Haaland, treble-winner with Manchester City last season were …

Bonmati dedicates UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award to Hermoso; talks about Rubiales scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

Bonmati dedicates UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award to Hermoso; talks about Rubiales scandal

The Hindu  

Aitana Bonamti, Barcelona Femeni and the Spanish women’s National team forward, won the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on Thursday. The 25-year-old, who also won the Golden Ball Award at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, dedicated the award to her teammate Jenni Hermoso, who has been at the receiving end of …

Messi makes shortlist for UEFA award as Europe best player alongside De Bruyne and Haaland
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi makes shortlist for UEFA award as Europe best player alongside De Bruyne and Haaland

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi made the three-man shortlist announced Thursday for the UEFA award as the best player in Europe last season. Pep Guardiola is the favourite for the men’s coaching award after leading Man City to the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles. VIDEO | Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation The shortlists for the women’s …

Messi makes shortlist for UEFA award as Europe best player alongside De Bruyne and Haaland
1 year, 4 months ago

Messi makes shortlist for UEFA award as Europe best player alongside De Bruyne and Haaland

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi made the three-man shortlist announced Thursday for the UEFA award as the best player in Europe last season. Pep Guardiola is the favourite for the men’s coaching award after leading Man City to the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles. VIDEO | Neymar credits Cristiano Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation The shortlists for the women’s …

Mary Earps’ Fifa Best award is thoroughly deserved, says Manchester United manager
1 year, 9 months ago

Mary Earps’ Fifa Best award is thoroughly deserved, says Manchester United manager

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manchester United boss Marc Skinner has hailed Mary …

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA The Best Player Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women's Prize
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi Wins FIFA The Best Player Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women's Prize

News 18  

Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina as his national teammates won the other men’s awards. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema having been the other contender …

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Associated Press  

PARIS — World Cup champion Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic final against Mbappé’s France last year in Qatar, Messi won the best player vote against Mbappé and Karim Benzema and secured the FIFA prize for the seventh time …

Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men’s Player for 2022
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi named FIFA Best Men’s Player for 2022

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the 2022 FIFA Best Men’s Player award in a ceremony in Paris on Monday. Lionel Scaloni, coach of the World Cup-winning squad was named as the Best Men’s Coach while Emiliano Martinez won the award for Best Men’s Goalkeeper. Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas won the FIFA Best women’s Player award for a second year in a row. …

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi wins FIFA’s best men’s player award

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi won the best FIFA men’s player prize for 2022 on Monday on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain’s Alexia Putellas retained the women’s award at a ceremony in Paris. Messi beat his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, and World Cup final rival, Kylian Mbappe to the men’s gong with Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema the …

FIFA Awards: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema nominated for Best Player award
1 year, 10 months ago

FIFA Awards: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema nominated for Best Player award

India TV News  

FIFA on Friday revealed the names of the Best Player of the Year 2022 as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema made the cut for the three-member shortlist. Karim Benzema completed the top three in the voting by a global panel of national team captains and coaches plus selected journalist in each of FIFA's 211 member countries, as well …

It’s Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe again as FIFA reveals 3 finalists for The Best Men's Player Award
1 year, 10 months ago

It’s Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe again as FIFA reveals 3 finalists for The Best Men's Player Award

Hindustan Times  

Eight weeks after record-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi guided Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar, the international governing body of association football has revealed the three-player shortlist for the prestigious Best Men’s Player award. Paris Saint Germain superstars Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema have been announced as the three nominees for the FIFA Best …

Women’s Euro to UWCL success: FIFA shortlists top goalkeepers for The Best Awards
1 year, 10 months ago

Women’s Euro to UWCL success: FIFA shortlists top goalkeepers for The Best Awards

The Hindu  

FIFA shortlisted Ann-Katrin Berger, Mary Earps and Christian Endler as the top goalkeepers for its The Best Awards, the governing body announced on Wednesday. Football’s governing body announced the shortlist for top three goalkeepers in men’s and women’s football, based on votes from all around the world for six nominees, released in December 2022. England goalkeeper, Earps, who plays for …

The BEST FIFA Awards (W): Williamson, Hegerberg, Putellas among best player nominees
1 year, 11 months ago

The BEST FIFA Awards (W): Williamson, Hegerberg, Putellas among best player nominees

The Hindu  

Multiple members of the England squad made to the nominee list for the FIFA The Best Awards for Women after winning the European Championship against Germany last year. Ada Hegerberg, Ballon D’Or Winner Alexia Putellas and two-time Women’s Super League winner Vivianne Miedema are among the favourites to win the same. Here is the entire list of players shortlisted for …

FIFA Best Men’s Player award 2022: Messi, Mbappe and 12 others shortlisted
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA Best Men’s Player award 2022: Messi, Mbappe and 12 others shortlisted

Live Mint  

Argentina featured heavily in shortlists for FIFA's Best awards following their World Cup triumph, with forwards Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and coach Lionel Scaloni receiving nominations in their categories. Messi, along with his Paris St Germain team mate Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland, are among the 14 players shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men's …

FIFA reveal their The Best award nominees, with Lionel Messi heading the list
1 year, 11 months ago

FIFA reveal their The Best award nominees, with Lionel Messi heading the list

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi heads a 14-man shortlist for the Best FIFA Men's player award after leading Argentina to World Cup glory last month. Argentine star Lionel Messi heads the 14-man shortlist for the FIFA's Best Men's Player award Messi's PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe is also on the 14-man shortlist announced by FIFA 14-MAN SHORTLIST FOR 'THE BEST' AWARD Lionel Messi Kylian …

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes wins Globe Soccer's Best Agent for the TENTH time
2 years, 1 month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes wins Globe Soccer's Best Agent for the TENTH time

Daily Mail  

Jorge Mendes has won a record 10th Best Agent honour at the Globe Soccer Award in Dubai while massive uncertainty continues to surround his top client Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes picked up a Best Agent award despite failing to secure a move away from Manchester United for his client Mendes was also the winner of Agent of …

Karim Benzema wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year; Alexia Putellas takes women's award
2 years, 3 months ago

Karim Benzema wins UEFA Men’s Player of the Year; Alexia Putellas takes women's award

Firstpost  

Besides Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas, Carlo Ancelotti was named best men’s coach for his success with Real, with Dutchwoman Sarina Wiegman crowned best women’s coach after leading England to Euro glory. Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas were rewarded for outstanding seasons by winning the UEFA men’s and women’s player of the year prizes at a ceremony in Istanbul on …

Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards
2 years, 3 months ago

Karim Benzema, Alexia Putellas win UEFA best player awards

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Karim Benzema and Alexia Putellas won UEFA’s player of the year awards on Thursday, making it a sweep for Spanish clubs. Benzema had been the heavy favorite for the men’s award after scoring 15 Champions League goals to lead Real Madrid to a record-extending 14th European title. Putellas won a second straight UEFA women’s best player award after …

Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees
2 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d’Or list of nominees

Associated Press  

PARIS — Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award on Friday for the first time since 2005. The Argentina great edged out Poland striker Robert Lewandowski for the Ballon d’Or last year but wasn’t nominated this time after an underwhelming first season at Paris Saint-Germain. The men’s list features …

UEFA Men's Player Of The Year: Here are top three nominees and other details
2 years, 4 months ago

UEFA Men's Player Of The Year: Here are top three nominees and other details

India TV News  

UEFA has declared the top three contenders for the men's player of the year award. Lionel Messi was the first player to receive the award in the year 2011. Who are the top three nominees for the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award for 2022? Karim Benzema Benzema was named 2021/22 UEFA Champions League Player of the Season after …

Lewandowski wins FIFA best player vote ahead of Messi, Salah
2 years, 11 months ago

Lewandowski wins FIFA best player vote ahead of Messi, Salah

India TV News  

Highlights Lewandowski was the overwhelming choice of national team captains and coaches. Robert Lewandowski was voted the best men's player in the world, retaining the FIFA award he won last year despite being left off the ballot paper filed by runner-up Lionel Messi. Putellas captained Barcelona to its first Women's Champions League title and teammate Jennifer Hermoso placed third in …

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah Finalists for FIFA Best Award
2 years, 11 months ago

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah Finalists for FIFA Best Award

News 18  

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah were named on Friday as the three finalists for the FIFA Best Men’s Player award, while Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas was nominated for the women’s prize. Poland star Lewandowski won last year’s FIFA award but had to settle for second in the 2021 Ballon d’Or voting behind Messi, winner of the accolade …

FIFA Best Award: Salah pips Ronaldo, joins Messi, Lewandowski in three-man shortlist
2 years, 11 months ago

FIFA Best Award: Salah pips Ronaldo, joins Messi, Lewandowski in three-man shortlist

The Hindu  

Cristiano Ronaldo was left off the three-man shortlist Friday for FIFA’s best player award for 2021, with Mohamed Salah on it instead. Six-time FIFA award winner Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are also candidates to win the award on January 17. Ronaldo, a five-time winner, failed to make the cut for only the second time since he was first nominated …

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among 11-man shortlist for Best FIFA Men's Player award
3 years, 1 month ago

Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among 11-man shortlist for Best FIFA Men's Player award

Firstpost  

Robert Lewandowski is in the running to retain his Best FIFA Men’s Player award after he was named Monday on an 11-man shortlist alongside Karim Benzema and Jorginho. Perennial candidates Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo feature among the nominees, with Neymar, Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe also up for a prize first awarded in 2017. Four Barcelona players are included …

Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho nominated for Fifa Best men’s player
3 years, 1 month ago

Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho nominated for Fifa Best men’s player

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho will battle …

Messi and Ronaldo feature as FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards
3 years, 1 month ago

Messi and Ronaldo feature as FIFA publishes shortlists for annual best player awards

The Hindu  

Chelsea won the Champions League and England reached the European Championship final, but no Englishmen were on the shortlists for FIFA’s annual awards published on Monday. Jorginho, a double European champion with Chelsea and Italy, was joined by club teammate N’Golo Kanté among 11 candidates to be voted FIFA’s best player in the 2020-21 season. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo …

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out
3 years, 2 months ago

Ballon d'Or: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo in contention; Megan Rapinoe misses out

Firstpost  

Messi and Ronaldo face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France Football magazine. The serial favourites face competition that includes Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Karim Benzema, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante who are also considered as leading runners in the list unveiled by France …

Chelsea's Jorginho, Barcelona's Alexia Putellas win UEFA Player of Year awards
3 years, 3 months ago

Chelsea's Jorginho, Barcelona's Alexia Putellas win UEFA Player of Year awards

Firstpost  

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel won the men’s coach of the year prize with Barcelona’s Lluis Cortes winning in the women’s category. Istanbul: Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho was named UEFA men’s player of the year at a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday, beating his club colleague N’Golo Kante and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne to the prize. Jorginho starred alongside …

Champions League Winners Kante, Jorginho Shortlisted for UEFA Prize
3 years, 4 months ago

Champions League Winners Kante, Jorginho Shortlisted for UEFA Prize

News 18  

Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been shortlisted for the UEFA men’s player of the year prize for the 2020/21 season alongside Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, European football’s governing body announced on Thursday. Guardiola, Mancini or Tuchel?#UEFAawards— UEFA August 19, 2021 The three players on the shortlist for the women’s prize are Jennifer Hermoso, Lieke Martens and …

Barcelona sweep UEFA women's player of the year shortlist, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Kevin de Bruyne in men's list
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona sweep UEFA women's player of the year shortlist, Jorginho, N'Golo Kante, Kevin de Bruyne in men's list

Firstpost  

The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in Istanbul next Thursday, 26 August, when the draw for this season’s Champions League will also take place. Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Jorginho have been shortlisted for the UEFA men’s player of the year prize for the 2020/21 season alongside Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne, European football’s governing body announced …

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