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| Lionel Messi is announced as the winner of the FIFA Best Men's Award during the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 at The Apollo Theatre on January 15, 2024 in London, England. |
The stage was set on January 15, 2024, at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 in London, where celebrated figures from the world of football stepped up to accept their accolades. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stood alongside the winners, a symbol of the global fraternity that football embodies.
Triumphs of Messi and Bonmati
Leading the parade of champions were Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati, taking home the prestigious awards for The Best FIFA Men’s Player and The Best FIFA Women’s Player respectively. This marked Messi’s third time winning the esteemed Men’s Player of the Year Award, further cementing his status in football history. Bonmati’s victory underlined her rising influence in women’s football.
Honoring the Stalwarts
Other notable honorees of the night included Pep Guardiola, acclaimed as the Men’s Coach of the Year, and Ederson, who secured the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award. The recognition of these stalwarts of football reflects the multifaceted nature of the beautiful game, where players and coaches alike play pivotal roles in creating memorable moments on the field.
Unveiling New Honors
Adding a touch of novelty to the ceremony, a new award was introduced in honor of Brazilian footballer Marta, named the ‘Marta Award.’ The Brazil men’s national team’s stand against racism also earned them the FIFA Fair Play Award, demonstrating that football is about more than just the game; it’s also about principles, ethics, and standing up for what’s right.
As the ceremony drawn to a close, the football fraternity celebrated the achievements of the past year while looking forward to the challenges and triumphs of the next. Meanwhile, the world watched on, basking in the spirit of unity and sportsmanship that this global sport embodies.
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