Dembélé wins FIFA player of the year
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One of the most decorated coaches in women’s game history was nominated along with the latest UEFA Champions League winner, Renée Slegers, Orlando Pride’s Seb Hines, Lyonnais’s Jonatan Giráldez, and Chelsea’s Sonia Bompastor.
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the third year in a row, with England's Sarina Wiegman named coach of the year.
How are FIFA's annual awards different from the Ballon d'Or? Who is nominated? Who votes? And how can you watch Tuesday's show?
FIFA, being the world football governing body, has its own litany of trophies to give out each December, placing each superstar in the spotlight for what they deem to be "The Best" in various categories over the past year.
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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025 nominees list: Ousmane Dembele, Lamine Yamal go head to head for soccer prize
Paris Saint-Germain winger Dembele and Barcelona Femeni midfielder Bonmati are each in contention for the main awards, while FIFA will also recognised the leading goalkeeper and coach in men's and women's football.
FIFA announced the new prize last month, saying it was designed "to reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace", US News, Times Now