FIFA -Best Awards 2023
Photography: Pino Greezio @modellingbehaviour
The FIFA Best Awards 2023, held in London, concluded with a touch of glamour. As a Brazilian, my attention naturally turns to my home country, Brazil.
Lionel Messi secured The Best FIFA Men’s Player award, dominating the spotlight despite a more discreet year. The influence of the 2022 World Cup crowned Erling Haaland as the treble winner.
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Aitana Bonmatí shone as The Best FIFA Women's Player, thanking her teammates and recognizing the transformative power of women in football.
Aitana Bonmati. Photograph: John Walton/PA Wire
Marta Silva, with six FIFA Women's Player awards, received a sincere tribute, emphasizing the impact of women beyond the field.
Photography: Pino Greezio @modellingbehaviour
Brazil appeared in different forms at football's grandest ceremony. Zagallo, who passed away on the 6th, received a special tribute.
Ederson, the Brazilian goalkeeper for Manchester City, received The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award, and Pep Guardiola was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, expressing gratitude to their support systems.
Vini Jr. was selected for the Team of the Year. And the Brazilian national team won the Fair Play Award for the first time in its history, wearing black jerseys in support of the fight against racism during a 4-1 victory against Guinea in a friendly match.
Guilherme Madruga's emotional win of the Puskás Award highlighted football's unpredictability, while the Brazilian men's team received the Fair Play Award for solidarity against racism.
Mary Earps secured The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper, and Sarina Wiegman took The Best FIFA Women’s Coach, acknowledging the efforts of non-visible coaches.
Ederson, the Brazilian goalkeeper from Manchester City, received The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award, and Pep Guardiola was crowned The Best FIFA Men’s Coach, expressing gratitude to their support systems.
A tribute to football legends Sir Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer, and Mário Zagallo highlighted their lasting contributions.
Marta Silva, with six FIFA Women's Player awards, received a sincere tribute, emphasizing the impact of women beyond the field. The introduction of the "Marta Award" category for the most beautiful goals in women's football, starting from 2025, adds a new dimension to the awards.
Marta's words resonate: "I share this tribute with all women. May the Marta Awards make all women feel proud."
In conclusion, the FIFA Best Awards 2023 celebrated excellence, inclusivity, and the evolving nature of global football. As we look forward to the future, these awards affirm the dynamic and diverse nature of the beautiful game. Until next time on the football stage!
Photography: Pino Greezio @modellingbehaviour
