Belmadi voted for Benzema, Van Gaal chose Kanté
Among the main coaches, Djamel Belmadi (Algeria) voted for Benzema, Salah and Kanté. Hansi Flick (Germany) for Lewandowski, Salah and Mbappé, Mancini (Italy) for Jorginho, Lewandowski and Mbappé, Van Gaal (Netherlands) for Kanté, De Bruyne and Salah, Scaloni (Argentina) for Messi, Mbappé and Neymar.
Ronaldo did not place Messi in his top 3
As Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo also voted for these Fifa The Best trophies. The Manchester United striker chose (in order) Robert Lewandowski, N’Golo Kanté and Jorginho. Without Lionel Messi, his eternal rival…
Fernando Santos snubbed Ronaldo
Fernando Santos, the coach of Portugal, did not place Cristiano Ronaldo in his top 3. A remarkable choice for the 67-year-old coach, who voted (in order) for N’Golo Kanté, Jorginho and Robert Lewandowski.
Messi voted for Neymar, forgetting Lewandowski
As captain of the Argentina team, Lionel Messi was able to vote for these Fifa The Best 2021 trophies. And the PSG striker chose (in order) Neymar, Kylian Mbappé and Karim Benzema. His two attacking partners in Paris and the manager of Real Madrid. By snubbing Robert Lewandowski…
Deschamps and Lloris voted for Benzema
Fifa has revealed the details of the votes of the “international jury” which made it possible to award The Best 2021 trophies. Didier Deschamps voted (in order) for three of his players in the France team: Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé and N’Golo Kante.
Hugo Lloris, the captain of the Blues, who made the exact same choice.
Ronaldo receives a trophy for his national goalscoring record
The Portugal striker is rewarded for his goalscoring record with the selection (115 goals). Present on set, the Manchester United star seems delighted to receive this new trophy. “I’m passionate about the game. I feel good, I’m motivated. I love football. I can play for another four or five years, it depends on the motivation and the work done on a daily basis”, explains CR7.
Lewandowski doubles up
Lewandowski is voted best player for the second consecutive year. Something to alleviate his disappointment at not having won the Ballon d’Or.
Lewandowski receives his trophy
Bayern Munich leaders present their trophy to Lewandowski. “Thank you, I’m proud and honoured. I thank all my teammates, my club and my family,” said the Polish striker.
Lewandowski voted player of the year 2021
Robert Lewandowski is voted best player of the year 2021.
Putellas voted player of the year 2021
Alexia Putellas, the Spanish striker of FC Barcelona, is voted best player of the year 2021. She had already won the Ballon d’Or almost two months ago.
Kanté, the only Frenchman in the standard team
N’Golo Kanté is the only Frenchman to appear in the eleven type of the year 2021. A rather improbable team, organized in 3-3-4…
Donnarumma – Alaba, Ruben Dias, Bonucci – Jorginho, Kanté, De Bruyne – Ronaldo, Haaland, Lewandowski, Messi
Wendie Renard named Team of the Year
Wendie Renard, the defender of OL and Les Bleues, is part of the eleven type of the year 2021:
Endler – Bronze, Fox, Bright, Eriksson – Banini, Lloyd, Bonansea – Miedema, Marta, Morgan
Danish and Finnish fans honored
FIFA awards a special trophy to fans of Denmark and Finland for their behavior during Christian Eriksen’s heart attack during Euro 2021.
Tuchel has bounced back perfectly after his ousting from PSG
After being ousted by PSG, Thomas Tuchel won the last Champions League with Chelsea. “I feel good in this very competitive club. We try to give the best of ourselves”, explains the German technician.
Tuchel voted best coach of the year 2021
Thomas Tuchel, the Chelsea coach, is voted best coach of the year 2021.
Wenger announces the name of the coach of the year
The former French coach, who works for Fifa, will reveal the name of the best coach of the year 2021 in men’s football.
Hayes voted best women’s soccer coach
Emma Hayes has been voted Women’s Football Coach of the Year 2021. The Englishman is at the helm of Chelsea. “I’m in shock,” she says in video. Obviously, she really did not expect it.
Denmark’s medical staff win fair play award
The medical staff of the Denmark team is rewarded for their work and their responsiveness during the heart attack suffered by Christian Eriksen during Euro 2021.
Lamela wins Puskas award for his scarf kick against Arsenal
Erik Lamela wins the Puskas trophy, rewarding the most beautiful goal of the year 2021. “I did not realize at the time that this goal was so special”, explains the former Tottenham player (now in Seville), rewarded for his neckerchief stunt against Arsenal in March 2021.
Yaya Touré arrives for the Puskas award
The former Ivorian midfielder (38), passed by Barça or Manchester City, is present to unveil the winner of the Puskas prize.
A little revenge for Mendy
After missing the Yachine trophy, awarded to Gianluigi Donnarumma during the 2021 Ballon d’Or ceremony, Edouard Mendy offers himself a nice consolation prize with this Fifa The Best trophy.
Mendy voted best goalkeeper of the year 2021
Edouard Mendy is elected best goalkeeper of the year 2021! The Chelsea goalkeeper, who is playing CAN 2022 with Senegal, is ahead of Gianluigi Donnarumma and Manuel Neuer.
Schmeichel present to unveil the best goalkeeper
Former Danish goalkeeper and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel (58) arrives to reveal the name of the best goalkeeper of the year.
Endler named Goalkeeper of the Year 2021
Christiane Endler is voted best goalkeeper of the year 2021. The 30-year-old Chilean moved from PSG to OL last summer. She expresses her gratitude in video.
Steve Nash sends a message to Christine Sinclair
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash, former legendary NBA leader, sends a very touching message to Christine Sinclair. “You are an example for all of us”, throws the Canadian star, in a message projected on the giant screen.
Christine Sinclair receives a trophy for her goalscoring record
The Canadian is the top scorer in the history of the selections (188). A trophy is awarded to him for his record. She speaks in video: “Thank you very much. I thank Fifa, my family, my parents who have supported me since I was a child, my brother, my partners, my coaches”, explains the 38-year-old striker, who plays at the Thorns of Portland (United States).
“Football has suffered but it’s back,” says Infantino
Gianni Infantino, Fifa President: “Welcome everyone to our home of Fifa. It’s a pleasure for us to bring this evening of football celebration. Football has suffered for the past two years, but it’s back! “
The ceremony begins in Zürich
Let’s go for the big Fifa The Best party!
Who voted to award the trophies?
A panel of coaches, captains, journalists and supporters voted at the end of last year to establish the list of these Fifa The Best 2021 trophies. Explanations here.
Consolation for Lewandowski, confirmation for Putellas?
Crowned last year, Robert Lewandowski is announced as the favorite for this 2021 election. The Bayern Munich striker is a finalist alongside Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah for the best player trophy. Among the women, the Spaniard Alexia Putellas is favored in the forecasts.
welcome to all
Gala evening at FIFA headquarters. The Best ceremony will take place this evening in Zürich, in the north of Switzerland (from 7 p.m.). Almost two months after the Ballon d’Or evening. Six trophies will be awarded: that of the best player, the best player, the best coaches (men’s and women’s football), the best goalkeeper and the best goalkeeper. Follow this event live on RMC Sport!