History of The Best: Since when was it delivered, who invented it and all the winners

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Everything you need to know about the FIFA gala ahead of the sixth edition in 2022.

Best are the prizes awarded annually by FIFA to the best players of the season in the male and female versions. Therefore, ahead of the sixth delivery scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2023, in GOAL We tell you everything about this football gala.

HISTORY OF THE BEST AWARD: WHO INVENTED IT

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The Best is a prize that is awarded to the footballer who stood out the most last season. The award was created by FIFAthis after he broke off his relationship with the magazine French football.

From 2010 to 2015, the top football body and the French publication de FIFA Ballon d’Or together for the best footballer in the world, but after several disagreements, they decided to end the unification.

In addition to the best player, trophies will also be awarded to the most outstanding coach and goalkeeper, all in their male and female versions. As if that weren’t enough, the best 11 of the campaign will also be rewarded.

SINCE WHEN IS THE BEST DELIVERY?

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The prize for Best was awarded for the first time in 2016. The first to win it was the Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo. Since then, the gala has continued without interruption, although the last edition had to be online due to the pandemic.

HISTORY OF THE BEST WINNERS

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The price has been delivered five times. The biggest winner to date is Cristiano Ronaldo with two trophies, but behind them are stars like Lionel Messi who are willing to reach and even surpass him.

Here is the full list of all winners:

Source: Goal

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