FIFA THE BEST. A few weeks after the Ballon d’Or, Fifa is organizing its trophy ceremony this Monday, January 17.
A consolation prize for Robert Lewandowski? Favorite for the Ballon d’Or, but finally beaten by Lionel Messi, the Pole is once again considered the number 1 contender for the FIFA The Best award. Assigned this Monday, January 17 at FIFA headquarters, the Bayern Munich striker will compete with Lionel Messi, but also the Egyptian striker of Liverpool, Mohamed Salah. Among the women, the Spaniard from FC Barcelona Alexia Putellas leaves with a head start in front of her compatriot Jennifer Hermoso and the Australian from Chelsea Sam Kerr.
Among the other trophies awarded, the Puskas prize for the most beautiful goal of the year will be awarded either to the Argentinian Érik Lamela (Tottenham), the Iranian Mehdi Taremi (Porto) or the Czech Patrik Schick (Leverkusen). Edouard Mendy could be crowned best goalkeeper ahead of Donnarumma while the prize for coach of the year will be decided between Thomas Tuchel, the Spaniard Pep Guardiola and the Italian Roberto Mancini, European champion with the Nazionale.
What time to watch the FIFA The Best award?
The ceremony organized by FIFA to reward the best players of the season will begin at 7 p.m. from FIFA headquarters.
On which channel to follow the FIFA The Best award?
If you want to follow the ceremony, know that the evening will only be broadcast on the channel FIFA YouTube or on the official website.
Who are the nominees and favorites for the FIFA The Best trophy?
The three finalists for The Best FIFA Women’s Player are, in alphabetical order:
- Jennifer Hermoso (Spain / FC Barcelona)
- Samantha Kerr (Australia / Chelsea FC Women)
- Alexia Putellas (Spain / FC Barcelona)
The three finalists for The Best – FIFA Player are, in alphabetical order:
- Robert Lewandowski (Poland / FC Bayern Munich)
- Lionel Messi (Argentina / FC Barcelona / Paris Saint-Germain)
- Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool FC)
Puskas Awards
- Erik Lamela (ARG) – Arsenal FC – Tottenham Hotspur FC [Premier League] (March 14, 2021)
- Patrick Schick (CZE) – Czech Republic – Scotland [UEFA EURO 2020] (June 14, 2021)
- Mehdi Taremi (IRN) – Chelsea FC – FC Porto [Ligue des champions de l’UEFA] (April 13, 2021)
The three finalists for The Best – FIFA Goalkeeper are, in alphabetical order:
- Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Chelsea FC Women)
- Christiane Endler (Chile / Paris Saint-Germain / Olympique Lyonnais)
- Stephanie Lynn Marie Labbé (Canada / FC Rosengård / Paris Saint-Germain)
The three finalists for The Best – FIFA Coach for Women’s Football are, in alphabetical order:
- Lluís Cortés (Spain / FC Barcelona)
- Emma Hayes (England/Chelsea FC Women)
- Sarina Wiegman (Netherlands / Netherlands National Team / England National Team)
The three finalists for The Best – FIFA Coach for Men’s Football are, in alphabetical order:
- Pep Guardiola (Spain / Manchester City FC)
- Roberto Mancini (Italy / Italy National Team)
- Thomas Tuchel (Germany / Chelsea FC)