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FIFA Best Awards Winners: Lionel Messi Wins Best Men’s Player

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FIFA Best Awards Winners: Lionel Messi Wins Best Men’s Player

The Argentina and Paris St Germain footballer Lionel Messi has been named FIFA Men’s Best player of the year beating the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema.

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The 35-year-old Messi played a key role in Argentina’s triumph at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, having scored 27 goals in 49 games for both his club and country in the 2021-22 season.

Alexia Putellas of Barcelona was named the women’s player of the year.

Lionel Scaloni, who led Argentina to their third World Cup title, was chosen as the men’s coach of the year at the awards ceremony held in Paris.

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Scaloni won the award over Pep Guardiola, who led Manchester City to their sixth Premier League title, and Carlo Ancelotti, who guided Real Madrid to their Champions League win.

The women’s coach of the year award went to England manager Sarina Wiegman, who led the Lionesses to their first major trophy, the European Championship, on home soil last year.

Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa and Argentina was named the leading men’s goalkeeper.

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The FIFA Puskas award for the best goal in world football was given to Marcin Oleksy, an amputee footballer from Polish side Warta Poznan.

 

Below are the winners

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The Best Men’s Player – Lionel Messi

The Best Women’s Player – Alexia Putellas

The Best Men’sen’s Goalkeeper – Emiliano Martinez

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The Best Women’s Goalkeeper – Mary Earps

The Best Men’s Coach – Lionel Scaloni

The Best Women’s Coach – Sarina Wiegman

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The Best Puskas Awards – Marcin Oleksy

The Best Fan Award – Argentina fans

The Best Fair Play Award – Luka Lochoshvili

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FIFAPro World 11 (Women)

Goalkeeper

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Christiane Endler

Defenders

Lucy Bronze, Maria Leon, Leah Williamson, Wendie Renard

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Midfielders

Alexia Putellas, Keira Walsh, Lena Oberdorf

Forwards

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Alex Morgan, Sam Kerr, Beth Mead

 

FIFAPro World 11 (Men)

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Goalkeeper

Thibaut Courtois

Defenders

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Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo, Virgil Van Dijk

Midfielders

Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, Casemiro

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Forward

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Karim Benzema

 

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Saeed Kovacic Set to Launch “Saeed Kovacic Talent Watch” to Discover Ghana’s Next Football Stars

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Saeed Kovacic,the youngest CAF accredited journalist, is set to officially launch the Saeed Kovacic Talent Watch, a grassroots U-16 football tournament with a bold and inspiring mission to identify, nurture, and elevate young football talent from local communities across the nation.

Founded in 2022, the Kovacic Talent Watch Tournament aims to create a structured and competitive platform where boys under the age of 16 can showcase their skills, gain exposure, and take decisive steps toward building professional careers in football. The tournament stands as a beacon of hope for aspiring players who dream of playing at the highest levels, both nationally and internationally.
The vision behind the initiative is clear and powerful to become the leading grassroots football platform in Ghana. By focusing on the grassroots level, the tournament seeks to empower young boys with the opportunity to unlock their full potential and shape long-lasting careers in football.

The Saeed Kovacic Talent Watch is committed to more than just competition. Its mission is to provide structured opportunities, quality mentorship, and valuable exposure to the young players who participate. Through this, the tournament hopes to guide them toward success in the sport, ensuring they have the foundation and support needed to rise through the ranks of football.
This is more than just a youth tournament; it is a movement aimed at transforming lives and communities through football. By bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, Saeed Kovacic Talent Watch is set to play a vital role in the future of Ghana’s football ecosystem.

The official dates of the tournament will be announced soon, with preparations already underway to ensure a successful and impactful edition.

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Stay tuned for updates and further announcements on this exciting journey toward developing the next generation of football stars in Ghana.

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