FIFA Announces Nominees for The Best Awards 2024
FIFA has unveiled the nominees for its prestigious "The Best" awards, with two German footballers, Florian Wirtz and Toni Kroos, making the cut for the World Footballer title. Wirtz, who played a pivotal role in Bayer 04 Leverkusen's league and DFB Cup double last season, joins Kroos, who concluded his illustrious career after winning the Spanish championship and Champions League with Real Madrid. The nominees also include global stars such as Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi, who won the award in 2023. Voting for the awards will involve national team captains, coaches, fans, and journalists, with the ceremony expected to take place in January 2025.
Puskas Award Nominees Feature Two Argentines
In a notable twist, Lionel Messi, despite his legendary status, has never won the FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal of the season. This year, Alejandro Garnacho and Walter Bou have been nominated for their spectacular goals. Garnacho's stunning bicycle kick for Manchester United against Everton and Bou's last-minute overhead kick for Lanús against Tigre have caught FIFA's attention. Both players' nominations highlight their exceptional talent and the excitement surrounding the upcoming awards ceremony.
