FIFA changes name of world’s best awards and studies changes to voting system

FIFA has decided to change the name of the event that immortalizes the selection of the world’s best players each season. Previously, the award was known as The Best, but from now on it will be called the FIFA Awards. However, for 2024, it has not confirmed the date and location of the ceremony that always brings together several famous sports figures.

In fact, world football authorities are also considering making other changes. The award voting system and the addition of new categories, for example, are under discussion. For now, there are trophies, women’s and men’s categories, for the best player, best coach and best goalkeeper. In addition to mixed ones such as Fair Play, best fan action and Puskas (the most beautiful goal).

Currently, the vote is calculated through the nominations of the captains and coaches of the 211 national teams in the FIFA rankings. With the inclusion of the opinions of journalists – one woman and one man – from each country. It is possible that there will be changes taking into account the next edition of the event, but the entity continues to study the possibility.

In the last ceremony of the former The Best, it was Lionel Messi who won the 2023 Best Player award. However, the decision caused great controversy on social media, as the Argentine was rarely playing for Inter Miami, in the United States, at the time. Manchester City’s Haaland was the favorite to win, but it did not happen.