London gears up for a star-studded evening celebrating the pinnacle of football excellence, as The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 make a grand return to the city on January 15, 2024. The prestigious ceremony, now in its third London edition, promises to honor the best and brightest in the world of football.
The anticipation is palpable as football aficionados around the globe eagerly await the announcement of the Best Men’s Player, Best Women’s Player, Coaches, Fair Play Award, Puskas Award, and also Fan Award winners.
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Norminees
Nominees for eight illustrious awards were unveiled in September 2023. With the final three contenders in most categories also meticulously chosen by an esteemed international jury. The accolades recognize outstanding contributions during the specified qualifying periods: December 19, 2022, to August 20, 2023, for the men. And August 1, 2022, to August 20, 2023, for the women.
Men
In the men’s category, the spotlight is on remarkable talents such as England. And Arsenal maestro Declan Rice, alongside Manchester City stalwarts Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland, Bernardo Silva, and also former City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach category boasts a fierce competition with Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola. And also Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou leading the charge.
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Women Norminees
The women’s nominations also feature five key players from the England squad that reached the World Cup final in August. Mary Earps is vying for the Best Women’s Goalkeeper. While Rachel Daly, Alex Greenwood, Lauren James, and Keira Walsh are contenders for the coveted Best Women’s Player title.
The Best Women’s Coach award will see a showdown between Lionesses’ manager Sarina Wiegman and outgoing Chelsea boss Emma Hayes.
While the excitement builds, FIFA is yet to disclose the exact venue for this illustrious FIFA Football Awards 2024. Football enthusiasts, players, and managers alike will come together in London to witness the crowning of the football world’s finest.
Stay tuned for an unforgettable night of glamour, emotion, and celebration. As the footballing elite gather to pay tribute to the stars who have illuminated the beautiful game.
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