Saturday 28 October 2017

The Best 2017 LIVE

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 winners:
Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Women’s Player: Lieke Martens
Men’s Coach: Zinedine Zidane
Women’s Coach: Sarina Wiegman
Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Buffon
Puskás Award: Olivier Giroud
Fan Award: Celtic supporters
Fair Play Award: Francis Kone
World11: Gianluigi Buffon; Dani Alves, Leonardo Bonucci, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Toni Kroos, Andres Iniesta, Luka Modric; Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar
22:06
Goodnight!
Thank you for following all of our coverage of the second The Best FIFA Football Awards! Cristiano Ronaldo repeated as the men's winner, while Lieke Martens took home The Best FIFA Women's Player Award. In case you missed anything at all, we've recapped the night for you here. Also, for all #TheBest reaction, keep following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Have a great night!

22:05
21:51
Looks like the stars of the game enjoyed the photo booth set up at the London Palladium!
21:39
FIFA Fan Award winners
“It’s a great story. Celtic Football Club is all about stories. About the Irish famine, about them coming to Glasgow, about being founded on the grounds of charity and then winning this great title in 1967."
Ian Bankier, Celtic FC chairman

21:37
It does feel like that sometimes...more accolades for the Real Madrid and Portugal star.
21:30
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Last year's The Best FIFA Women's Player congratulates this year's winner, Lieke Martens.
21:15
Real joy for Madrid duo
All smiles from Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane as they took home The Best FIFA Men's Player and The Best FIFA Men's Coach awards.

20:58
Cristiano Ronaldo wins The Best FIFA Men's Player award for second consecutive time
"Thank you for voting for me. I want to mention Leo (Messi) and Neymar to be here. I want to thank Real Madrid for their support all year. We are in England for the first time, and I win it for the second consecutive time. This is a great moment for me. Thank you to all my fans all over the world. I appreciate that. I'm so happy, thank you very much and have a good night!"

20:55
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Lieke Martens on winning The Best FIFA Women's Player Award
"Thank you very much everyone. I want to thank all my team-mates, without you I couldn't achieve this. Of course my family is a very big part of it. To dad and mom, this one is also for you. Thank you very much!"

20:49
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Kasabian perform live!
The rock band put on a stellar show and guitarist and Leicester City supporter Sergio Pizzorno even managed enough time to hug former Foxes manager Claudio Ranieri, who took part in the ceremony today.

20:41
FIFA FIFPro WORLD XI
So much talent on one stage! 

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Sarina Wiegman on winning The Best FIFA Women's Coach Award
"Thank you for this award, it's a great recognition. Without this team and staff, we would not have achieved winning the European championship. Thank you to my whole family, they're all so supportive."

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PELE TURNS 77
The audience in London are being treated to a highlight reel of some of the great's best moments. He's certainly one of #TheBest ever.

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Gianluigi Buffon on winning the first ever FIFA Goalkeeper Award
"This is a great honour to receive this award at my age! I want to thank my club, my coach and my team-mates, because they help make this possible. I want to say 'thanks' to all the people who voted for me. I would like to finish with a fantastic victory if it's possible."

20:02
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Zidane on winning The Best FIFA Men's Coach Award
"Thank you very much, this is a very special honour. I would like to thank all of my players who made this possible."

19:56
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Giroud on winning the FIFA Puskás Award
"Thank you very much. It's an honour for me and I'm delighted to receive this trophy in front of legends of football. Thank you to the people who voted for me. I would like to congratulate the nominees who scored amazing goals. I would like to dedicate this trophy to my dad."

19:56
19:37
Host Idris Elba takes the stage in London: "If anyone wins one of these (trophies), please don't drop it on your foot, otherwise you'll be on the bench!"

19:30

The Best FIFA Men's Player 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo
The Best FIFA Women's Player 2017: Lieke Martens
FIFA FIFPro World11: Gianluigi Buffon; Dani Alves, Leonardo Bonucci, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Toni Kroos, Andres Iniesta, Luka Modric; Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar
FIFA Fair Play Award 2017: Francis Kone
The Best FIFA Women's Coach 2017: Sarina Wiegman
FIFA Fan Award 2017: Celtic
The Best FIFA Goalkeeper 2017: Gianluigi Buffon
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Zinedine Zidane
The FIFA Puskás Award 2017: Olivier Giroud
19:30
19:21
Harry Kane speaks on the green carpet
"I want to be amongst The Best. For me it's just about improving every year, that's what I've done so far. Messi and Ronaldo have set the standard for all of us. It's just about trying to match them."

19:11
The Best FIFA Women's Player 2017 nominee Carli Lloyd on the green carpet
"It's an honour to be nominated. I've played against so many amazing players and it's always an honour to be recognised by fans and players around the globe.
My time in England was such an amazing opportunity to play in the Champions League and win an FA Cup, I played with some amazing players, the coaching staff were amazing. All in all it was a quick trip, a couple of months, but I enjoyed myself very much."

19:04
Buffon hoping to win first ever FIFA Goalkeeper Award
"I hope I can win the award, but I'm not sure if it will be possible." 
Impressive English from the Italy and Juventus legend!

18:59
All the stars are arriving in London. Have a look through some of the best images from the green carpet!
18:54
18:45
Will a goalkeeper win the FIFA Puskás Award for the very first time? Oscarine Masuluke hopes so. 
18:31
A player's insight on Wiegman
From attention to detail to management of individuals, Netherlands midfielder Danielle van de Donk outlines how Sarina Wiegman masterminded EURO success and earned a nomination for The Best FIFA Women's Coach coach.

18:23
"My heart naturally leans towards Ronaldo, but I have the greatest respect for Messi."
Cristiano Ronaldo could be crowned The Best FIFA Men's Player for a second consecutive year, ex-Sporting Lisbon boss Laszlo Boloni talks to FIFA.com about his former protégé.

18:18
MARTA TALKS #THEBEST
Much interest will focus on who will take the women’s award when the great and good of world football gather in London. Brazil superstar Marta talks through this year's nominations for The Best FIFA Women's Player.

18:11
“Comparisons are odious, and you try not to make them, but at the time I saw a lot of similarities between him and the Diego that burst on the scene and starred with Argentinos Juniors and Boca, the Diego that just went past people and didn’t fall over, the Diego they could never knock down, the eternal Diego."
FIFA.com spoke exclusively with Angel Guillermo Hoyos, the man who coached Lionel Messi at Barcelona from 2000 to 2003 and the first person to compare him with Argentina legend Diego Maradona.

18:05
"The offers of beds for the night came not only from the city of Dortmund but from places as far as 100 kilometres away. That shows the character of the people in the Ruhr area. Many a fan enjoyed a wonderful evening’s company and made new friends - and that’s what football’s all about."
After sharing the first ever FIFA Fan Award 12 months ago with Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund have been nominated once again this year.

18:00
"For me, it would be: 
1. Carli Lloyd 
2. Deyna Castellanos 
3. Lieke Martens"Find out Andy Murray's reasoning and who he is picking for the men's award too.
17:51
A whole host of representatives of Real Madrid are up for awards tonight. Will they be carrying some silverware on the return journey?
17:46
The Best FIFA Women's Player nominee Deyna Castellanos has been enjoying the sights and sounds in London!
17:40
We look back in detail at an audacious piece of play that took one of the greats of today on to a different plane.

17:36
Look who's in town...
17:31
ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO
“I think if you had to choose it would be Cristiano Ronaldo, having won the Champions League and scoring two goals in the final. Leo Messi is a fantastic player and had a great season. He’s played very well in the league, scoring goals. I’m happy for Neymar because the last five years have been a big competition between Messi and Ronaldo, and now Neymar has come into play and he’s done incredibly well. He’s scoring a lot of goals and has great technical skills. It’s great to watch him play.”

17:27
Dani Alves knows who he wants to win. But who are you keeping your fingers crossed for? Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #TheBest.

17:19
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE BEST
Ever wondered what it's like at football's most glamorous awards ceremony? Take a look at our exclusive back-stage footage from the 2016 event. 

17:13
77 TODAY
It seems fitting that this man should be celebrating his birthday on the day football honours its best.
17:07
"It was an honour to win that award, and it reflected the beautiful story that Leicester City and I enjoyed together. It was a wonderful reward for that magnificent adventure and it has a special place in my heart."
The Best FIFA Men's Coach 2016 Claudio Ranierispeaks about winning the award and gives his verdict on this year's nominees.

16:58
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"We are talking about three footballing aliens.”
Francesco Totti gives his verdict on Messi, Neymar & Ronaldo

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USAIN BOLT
"I would go for Ronaldo. All three are amazing players but in the last year Cristiano won La Liga, the Champions League again and finished top scorer for the fifth season. His ability to stay at the top year after year is very impressive."

16:35
The countdown continues!
16:31
The PSG star is the first of the three nominees to arrive. Messi and Ronaldo to follow soon...
16:23
Among the lucky football fans attending tonight's glittering awards ceremony are Allison and Jessica, two participants in the FIFA Fan Focus Group.

16:14
Heading back to The Best. But will he be clutching the trophy again?
15:58
KEY TIMES
18.00: 
The stars begin to arrive at the green carpet. Look out for interviews and behind-the-scenes insights.
19.30: The show itself begins, with Idris Elba hosting and Kasabian among the acts performing ahead of the winners being named.

15:50
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TROPHIES' JOURNEY
See how the prizes for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 made their way from Zurich to London.

15:36
Can this man end the Messi-Ronaldo duopoly and become #TheBest?

15:30
#THEBEST
The reigning Best FIFA Women's Player knows her hashtags!
15:15
VENUE FIT FOR #THEBEST
Before playing host to glitterati of the football world, the London Palladium provided a stage for some true superstars. Find out more about this famous London venue.
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A HELPING HAND IN HACKNEY
Yesterday also witnessed a historic event at London’s famous Hackney Marshes as FIFA’s Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban joined former England international Ray Wilkins and London-born footballer Roger Johnson to hand over a range of football equipment.
14:50
Some of these stars are even meeting their heroes, and heroines.
14:42
STRIKE A POSE
Those stars have also been facing FIFA's cameras. Check out our gallery of the first images to emerge.
14:35
STARS ON SHOW
Although the big event takes place today, the stars began arriving yesterday, with Diego Maradona among the icons who took time for FIFATV.

14:32
The green carpet action will begin at 18.00 in London, with the show due to start at 19.30. Your host for the evening will be the renowned actor Idris Elba, and he is looking forward to the big event. 
14:20
Want the lowdown on The Best FIFA Football Awards™, the prizes on offer and the contenders in the running? This will give you all you need to know.
14:10
There are several awards on offer in London this evening but the eyes of many will be on this one. Who do you think should come out on top?
14:02
It’s not just on FIFA.com that we will be providing unrivalled coverage of this glittering event. Check out the options available on our YouTube and social media platforms and join the conversation using the hashtag #TheBest.
14:00
Hello and welcome to FIFA.com’s Exclusive Live Blog of The Best FIFA Football Awards™! Join us as we serve up behind-the-scenes glimpses ahead of the award winners being unveiled at the London Palladium.
Source: Fifa.com

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