FIFA Announces Nominees for The Best Fan Award and Player Awards
FIFA has officially revealed the nominees for its prestigious awards, including The Best Fan Award and The Best Player Award for 2024. The organization, which has been recognizing the contributions of fans since 2016, aims to honor remarkable stories and actions from fans across the globe. This year’s nominees for The Best Fan Award include inspiring individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and resilience in their support for their teams.
Nominees for The Best Fan Award
- Jose Armando: A young Cruz Azul fan from Mexico, Jose Armando, battled leukemia for nine years before passing away at the age of 14. His story touched many hearts, especially when Cruz Azul's Uriel Antuna honored him by celebrating a goal with a T-shirt featuring Armando's nickname,
shortly before his death.
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Craig Ferguson: The Scottish fan undertook an impressive 1,069-kilometer walk from Glasgow to Munich to raise funds for the mental health charity Brothers in Arms. His 37-day journey raised £78,000, showcasing the power of sports in promoting mental health awareness.
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Jeremie Gandra Moura: An eight-year-old Vasco da Gama fan from Brazil, Jeremie suffered from a severe genetic condition and fell into a coma. After waking up, he met his favorite player, Gabriel Beck, and later became the team's mascot, symbolizing hope and resilience.
Nominees for The Best Player Award
In addition to recognizing fans, FIFA has also announced the nominees for The Best Player Award. Lionel Messi, who has won the award for the past two years, is once again a finalist. Competing against him are notable players such as Kylian Mbappé, Rodri, Erling Haaland, and Jude Bellingham. The list also includes rising stars like Lamine Yamal and Florian Wirtz.
The voting process for these awards is currently open and will close on December 10, with results being determined by a combination of votes from fans, team captains, coaches, and media representatives. The date for the awards ceremony has yet to be announced, but anticipation is building as fans await the recognition of their favorite players and supporters.
