FIFA Award night came to an end with the announcement of the most awaited winner list in various categories. The coveted list of all the nominees was released a few months back and the voting link was live till 19 August.
Walking through the iconic green carpet of the FIFA Award ceremony at Teatro Alla Scala in Milan, we saw all the football players dressed in their best under one roof waiting for the announcement of one of the most prestigious awards.
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Before the stars of the game could be crowned #TheBest, first they had to walk the Green Carpet!#TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/wvFX7Zr4DC— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 23, 2019
Teatro alla Scala. Bellissimo 😍
A stunning setting for #TheBestAwards #TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/wLXUt18Mop
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 23, 2019
Argentina and Barcelona star striker, Lionel Messi surpassed Virgil Van Dijk and his most renowned rival Cristiano Ronaldo to receive the ‘Best FIFA Men’s Player 2019’. This was the sixth time that the Barcelona forward player has received the honour.
Congratulations, #LeoMessi
Winner of #TheBest FIFA Men's Player 2019 🏆#TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/MKh2wV5T1M
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 23, 2019
While in Women’s category, the outspoken, United States Women’s Team Captain, Meghan Rapinoe’s charm was indisputable. The pink-haired footballer who was also honoured with the ‘Golden Boot’ and ‘Golden Ball’ earlier, passed her teammate Alex Morgan and Lucy Bronze to become the ‘Best FIFA Women’s Player 2019’.
A new queen is crowned 👑
Sound on please, for #TheBest FIFA Women's Player #MeganRapinoe #TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/KrW8eidXm4
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) September 23, 2019
Sari van Veenendaal, the goalkeeper and captain of the Dutch team, won the ‘Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper’ award while in men’s category Alisson Becker of Brazil was appreciated for his tackling moves and was honoured with the ‘Best Men’s Goalkeeper’ award.
Congratulations, @SarivVeenendaal 🧤
Winner of #TheBest FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2019 🏆#TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/KlkfRqdFgZ
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 23, 2019
Congratulations, @Alissonbecker 👐
Winner of #TheBest FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2019 🏆#TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/f163LZbOfx
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 23, 2019
Meanwhile, the United States National Women’s team’s magic was all over the event and their coach Jill Ellis received the ‘Best FIFA Women’s Coach’ for preparing the team for an epic win in France. Under the guidance of Jill, United States Women’s team has won the title of the World Champion twice in the past five years. Jurgen Klopp won the ‘Best Coach’ awards in the men’s category.
Jill Ellis 🇺🇸
🏆🏆 2x #FIFAWWC winner
Now, #TheBest Women's Coach 👏
🔊Sound on, for a true coaching legend#TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/hxTxGdgAVR
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) September 23, 2019
Congratulations, Jurgen Klopp 🙌
Winner of #TheBest FIFA Men's Coach 2019 🏆#TheBest | #FIFAFootballAwards pic.twitter.com/H9Qzlc2DHJ
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) September 23, 2019
And that’s a wrap!
