Argentina’s Lionel Messi leads the charge as FIFA’s The Best prize returns
Lionel Messi of Argentina stands as the frontrunner to lift this year’s FIFA The Best award following Argentina’s World Cup triumph. The football world is buzzing again as the ceremony approaches, with the gala set to highlight the year’s top male and female players, along with several other honors that recognize outstanding performances across the game. This year the ceremony is scheduled for Monday, February 27, and will take place in Paris. Messi and Karim Benzema emerge as favorites in the men’s category, while Alexia Putellas is the leading candidate in the women’s category.
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What time is The Best Award gala?
The gala will be shown on Teledeporte as part of the special segment within the Estudio Estadio program. The event begins at 9 p.m., local time, inviting viewers from across the football world to see the results and see who takes home the year’s top honors.
Meet the nominees for The Best here
The voting mechanism behind The Best combines four equal portions of influence. Journalists allocate 25 percent of the vote, captains from national teams contribute another 25 percent, selectors add 25 percent, and fan votes make up the remaining 25 percent. This structure ensures a balance between expert opinion and popular support, with each group weighing in on the final decision.
How is the award designed
The award trophy itself is a striking piece. Weighing a substantial 6.4 kilograms, the trophy is crafted from carbon and platinum and stands 31 centimeters tall. It is presented as a real trophy that the winner can keep, symbolizing the pinnacle of individual achievement in global football for the season.
Source: Goal