London, Dec 8: The Best FIFA Football Awards will be staged in London in January, world soccer’s governing body said Friday.
The gala event, which will see the likes of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, Aitana Bonmati and Emma Hayes in contention for big prizes, will be held on January 15.
The eighth edition of the awards celebrates the “planet’s top players, coaches, fans, goals, and acts of fair play.” It is the third time it has been hosted in London, following previous ceremonies in 2016 and 2017.FIFA did not say which venue had been chosen.Eight awards are voted for by coaches, captains, journalists and fans. They include the best men’s and women’s player, coach and goalkeeper. Messi was named the best men’s player in 2022 and Alexia Putellas won the women’s award. (AP)
