The annual Best FIFA Football Awards will have a familiar look with a revival of the top players and coaches fighting it out to win the governing body’s top individual trophies for 2023.
Lionel Messi will be the name to keep an eye out for once again, with the Argentina star hoping to defend his 2022 Best Men’s Player gong after scooping an eighth Ballon d’Or in 2023.
Messi continues to be a huge presence at award ceremonies, but his rivals are gaining ground on the Inter Miami superstar, and he faces a battle to remain on top in this particular race.
His former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola is also hoping to win a prize, while Aitana Bonmati is favourite to claim the Best Women’s Player trophy at the start-studded event.
The Sporting News has the key information on the 2023 awards plus the final nominee shortlist across all categories.
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When is The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023?
The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023 ceremony will take place on January 15, 2024 in London.
The Best FIFA Men’s Player nominees 🏆
🇳🇴 Erling Haaland
🇦🇷 Lionel Messi
🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappe pic.twitter.com/yxzR2xDvmY— GOAL (@goal) December 14, 2023
Former Best FIFA Football Awards hosts
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