FIFA Awards 2022: Messi, Mbappe part of star-studded nominee list for Best Men’s Player Prize

Messi, Mbappe and Benzema nominated for 2022 FIFA Best Men's Player

GENEVA, Feb. 10: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Karim Benzema have been named as the finalists for The FIFA Best Men's Football Player Award in 2022, soccer's world governing body FIFA announced on Friday. Messi captained Argentina to lift the FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar last year, beating France in a dramatic final. Messi won the tournament's Golden Ball, while his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Mbappe secured the Golden Boot with eight goals. Mbappe's compatriot Benzema won last year's Ballon d'Or for winning UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles with Real Madrid but missed the World Cup...

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Germany crash out despite Costa Rica victory

-Germany came from behind to beat Costa Rica 4-2 -Kai Havertz came on as substitue to score twice -The result didn't prevent Germany bowing out Costa Rica 2-4 Germany Goals: Gnabry (10), Yeltsin (58), Vargas (70), Havertz (73 & 85), Fullkrug (89) Kai Havertz rose from the bench to inspire Germany to a 4-2 comeback victory over Costa Rica, but it proved insufficient to avoid group-stage elimination for the second FIFA World Cup™ running. Serge Gnabry headed Germany ahead early on, but goals from Yeltsin Tejeda and Juan Pablo Vargas sent Costa Rica into a 2-1 lead. Havertz then scored twice before Niclas Fullkrug sealed a 4-2 victory. Japan's reverse of Spain nonetheless saw Germany suffer elimination. Key moment Flick had urged Havertz to score more predatory goals pre-tournament, and his back-post tap-in was exactly what his coach had called for. It got Germany the three points, though they proved in vain. The stat Manuel Neuer played his 19th World Cup game, eclipsing Sepp Maier and Taffarel and becoming the goalkeeper with the most appearances in the competition. Player of the Match Kai Havertz

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Croatia: Five players to watch

NOV 23: There is no better word than “resilient” to describe Croatia, in terms of their ability to embrace challenges, withstand adversity and rebound from setbacks. Despite its complex recent history, the country has witnessed the emergence of a generation of unprecedented footballing talent, so it is no fluke that the Vatreni came within a whisker of winning the last FIFA World Cup™ in Russia back in 2018. On that occasion, the Balkan team were nothing if not resilient, dominating Argentina to top their group and overcoming tough hurdles in each knockout round, which included running the gauntlet of penalties against Denmark and Russia and extra time against England. Having endured watching their heroes weather every storm all the way to the finale against France, the Croatia fans weren’t rewarded with a happy ending, but will be hoping that Qatar 2022 serves up similar thrills to that unforgettable ride in Russia. In this latest title bid, the team’s head coach Zlatko Dalic will rely on a mix of experience and talent built around one of the world’s best players in Luka Modric, the Croatians’ evergreen skipper. Alongside the Real Madrid midfielder, seasoned high-flyers such as Marcelo Brozovic, Ivan Perisic, Mario Pasalic and Mateo Kovacic will perform vital supporting roles. Ahead of the next World Cup finals in Qatar, FIFA+ offers a detailed analysis of five of Croatia’s standout stars. Luka Modric Position: Central midfielder Age: 37 If “resilient” describes Croatia to perfection, the word that best encapsulates their captain Luka Modric’s contributions to football is perhaps “infinite”. He is the complete package, a multi-talented midfielder with exquisite ball control, adept at winning possession and also a phenomenal distributor and finisher. Add all these qualities together and you have a footballer who surely deserves his place among the greats of the game. Modric’s many honours include winning The Best FIFA Men's Player award in 2018, which underlined his individual greatness. Modric’s modest and magnanimous outlook off the pitch, matched by his awareness and influence on it, have turned him into one of the most legendary midfielders of modern times. And age doesn't seem to be catching up with the Croatian talisman, whose immense leadership and talent will once more provide the catalyst for Croatia to go all the way in Qatar. Ivan Perisic Position: Winger/Wingback Age: 33 This list of Croatian heavyweights wouldn't be complete without Ivan Perisic. At the last World Cup the attacking wideman, who moved from Inter Milan to Tottenham during the summer, was pivotal in several matches for the Vatreni, with a strike against Iceland in the last group match, an equaliser and an assist in the semi-final win over England, followed by another goal to cancel out France’s opener in the deciding match. Croatia supremo Dalic will depend heavily on the attacking merits of Perisic, who is likely to be one of the first names on the team sheet. He is also another leader who can lift the team right from the early stages, just as he did at the last UEFA European Championship, when he netted twice in the group round, and in qualification for Qatar, contributing three strikes. For Perisic, there is no greater motivation than pulling on the chequered jersey of Croatia: “It means a lot to me,” the winger previously told FIFA.com. “I started playing football when I was six years old and always dreamed of playing for the national team and for big clubs. Both dreams have come true. I’ve done everything I could to become the player I am today. I always try to give my best when I’m wearing my country’s shirt.” This lifelong devotion to Croatia's colours and hunger to perform on the biggest stage are another two reasons why Perisic will be one to watch in Qatar. Marcelo Brozovic Position: Central midfielder Age: 29 Marcelo Brozovic will turn 30 on 16 November, just days before the FIFA World Cup 2022 kicks off. At this prime stage of his career, the versatile playmaker can fully exploit his armoury of skills and wealth of experience. For this reason, the Inter midfielder will undoubtedly be one of the pillars of Dalic's side. An intelligent player, he is capable of providing balance to teams both in defence and attack. He has made giant strides in recent years and has excelled in Serie A, becoming one of the most consistent performers in his holding role, not just in Italy but in the world. The Zagreb-born midfielder’s former manager at Inter, Antonio Conte, was instrumental in developing his game and today Brozovic is reaping the rewards. Mateo Kovacic Position: Central midfielder Age: 28 The trio of Brozovic, Modric and Kovacic will be one of the most formidable midfield units on show at Qatar 2022. But in the middle of the park the Croatians also have quality in depth, boasting another all-rounder in Mateo Kovacic, an uncompromising tackler with the technique to transform loose balls into chances. In 2018 he was one of the prime movers of Croatia’s title run and his recent overseas experiences will make him an even more menacing presence this time around. Following the 2018 World Cup, Kovacic moved from Real Madrid to Chelsea, where he has continued to hone his mentality and skills. Natural talent will only take you so far in the physically demanding Premier League, and thanks to his time spent playing in England, the Croatian enforcer has added extra steel to his game. Mario Pasalic Position: Attacking midfielder Age: 27 From his preferred position as an advanced playmaker or wide central midfielder, rather than as an out-and-out striker, Mario Pasalic still gets his fair share of goals and many of them are crucial. He will enhance Croatia’s competitive edge in midfield with his ability to ghost into spaces left by opposition defences. Pasalic netted 13 times for Serie A side Atalanta last season, an impressive tally in a team whose manager Gian Piero Gasperini is a firm believer in positional rotation. So far this campaign, the Mainz-born player has struggled to find the net, but in the red-and-white Croatia shirt he will be given greater freedom to try and increase his haul of seven international goals.

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Netherlands: Five players to watch

How have the Netherlands never won the FIFA World Cup? ‘Total Football’, with Rinus Michels as its conductor and Johan Cruyff playing concertmaster, had their name all but etched on the trophy in 1974, only to return home as runners-up. Invariably the same side, albeit minus Cruyff, seized the same prize four years later. Ronald Koeman, Frank Rijkaard, Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten and the continental conquerors of ’88 fell to fierce rivals West Germany in an epic Round-of-16 clash at Italia ’90. Dennis Bergkamp and Co produced magic aplenty before losing to Brazil on penalties in the France ’98 semi-finals. Then came the era of Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie, who pocketed silver in South Africa and bronze in Brazil. The aforementioned question is one that perplexes Louis van Gaal. It’s one he and his band of soldiers are determined to make extinct. FIFA+ spotlights five of the men who could help the Netherlands do so in Qatar. Virgil van Dijk Position: Centre-back Age: 31 “Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back on the planet right now – easy,” stated Rio Ferdinand earlier this year. “I’d go further,” interrupted Michael Owen. “I think he’s the best centre-half of all time.” Positional GOAT contenders such as Bobby Moore, Franz Beckenbauer, Daniel Passarella, Franco Baresi, Marcel Desailly and Fabio Cannavaro all thrived in the World Cup. At the relatively old age of 31, Van Dijk, who has never even played in a UEFA EURO, will finally get his chance. The Breda boulder has been central to the re-emergence the Netherlands with his impregnability, leadership and threat from set-pieces. Having won everything there is to win at club level with Liverpool, he now desperate to guide his country to the trophy that has somehow eluded some exceptional generations. Van Dijk finished runner-up for The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2019, but returned home with the plaudits of victor Lionel Messi, who labelled him “complete and magnificent”. Erling Haaland recently identified VVD as the toughest opponent he has ever competed against, saying: “He’s fast, strong and f*cking smart.” Denzel Dumfries Position: Right-wingback Age: 26 A Dutch kid playing international football before he was on the books of a pro football club sounds like something from a Hollywood script, right? A kid named after actor Denzel Washington made it reality. Dumfries made two appearances for Aruba as a 17-year-old in 2014, scoring a spectacular long-ranger against Guam. The uber-confident player swiftly informed the ABC Island nation he would not represent them in a competitive fixture, however, as he was certain he would one day wear orange in a World Cup. Months later he was watching a giant screen in an Amsterdam square as Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie – along with current internationals Daley Blind and Giorginio Wijnaldum – helped write Netherlands’ earth-shaking 5-1 victory over Spain at Brazil 2014. Now Dumfries is set to realise his own wild dream. The Rotterdammer’s maiden international expedition piqued the attention of Sparta Rotterdam, who whisked him from non-league Barendrecht. Eight years on and Dumfires can lay claim to having been one of the stars of UEFA EURO 2022, excelling for PSV and current club Inter Milan, interesting Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Real Madrid, and owning 35 Netherlands caps. “I’ve never seen a player with such high energy,” said former Oranje right-back Mario Melchiot. “He has a real spring on him, a winning mentality, he’s physical, and he’s great going forward.” Frenkie de Jong Position: Midfielder Age: 25 “I just love playing football, feeling the ball at my feet,” said De Jong. “All my life it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.” So much so that on his last appearance for Ajax, with his side 4-1 up, he begged the referee to “please add extra time - I want to play as long as possible.” De Jong is now set to perform on the biggest stage of all. A ball-retention and pass god, the Gorinchem native would be a perfect fit for the Dutch ‘Total Football’ of the 1970s or the Spanish tika-taka of in and around South Africa 2010, while he’s been likened to Franz Beckenbauer and his now-coach at Barcelona. “With his skill, vision and passing he could be a new Xavi,” said Marc Overmars. Xavi himself recently showered his No21 in praise: “He’s spectacular with the ball at his feet. He’s strong, keeps possession, has incredible vision and can play the killer pass and split defences.” The Willem II academy graduate has won 44 Netherlands caps, though he hasn’t scored in his last 34 internationals. Whether he can ripple Qatari nets is in question, but he seems destined to rewrite some World Cup passing statistics. Cody Gakpo Position: Forward Age: 23 You'd be stretched to find a player with more transfer rumours swirling around their name than Cody Gakpo at the moment, and with good reason. The attacker - comfortable through the centre or on the wing - has steadily built his reputation at PSV Eindhoven to the point where he could be cherry picking his next club at will, with clubs such as Manchester United reportedly queuing up for his signature. Nine goals and 12 assists in 14 Eredivisie appearances this season is not easily overlooked, compounding an influential past few years in which he has won the Dutch Cup and the Dutch Footballer of the Year award. His next challenge is to carry that influence into Qatar 2022, but he is aware that the experience will be a learning curve: "I know it [the World Cup] is something special. It's the highest stage you can play on and I'm really curious about how it will make me feel. I want to be even more consistent and score even more. I think I can also learn a lot in terms of my head power, my left leg and choosing my position," he told journalists. Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal is an outspoken fan of Gakpo: “I think Gakpo is a great talent. He scores easily. He has now also shown that in the Dutch national team. He is also a young player, so he still has a lot of experience to gain.” With just nine senior international appearances to his name, however, he is what you could call inexperienced on the world stage. This could mean he is not a guaranteed starter when Netherlands begin their World Cup quest against Senegal on 21 November but, however Gakpo does get his chance, his explosive performance is sure to be hard to miss. Memphis Depay Position: Forward Age: 28 In their last 20 internationals Mo Salah has scored six goals, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe 12 each, Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi 15 apiece, Harry Kane 16 and Erling Haaland 20. Depay has netted 21. He is, to the Oranje, as fundamental as oranges are to the Oranjebitter. Depay’s cocktail of unpredictable skills, defence-fracturing through-balls and lethal finishes prompted current Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal to label him “one of the most difficult players to stop in the world”, Bastian Schweinsteiger to laud him as an ”unbelievable talent” and Georginio Wijnaldum to tell FIFA that “the team is doing so well because of Memphis. He’s a striker now but he does much more than score goals – he makes things happen, he gets assists.” Depay went to Brazil 2014 as a 20-year-old, setting up Robin van Persie’s equaliser and scoring the winner in a 3-2 win over Australia on his competition debut, consequently becoming the youngest Dutchman to net a World Cup goal. He also rose from the bench to seal a 2-0 victory over Chile en route to going home with a bronze medal. The Netherlands’ chances of a first gold in Qatar will be indebted to a Barcelona player who is closing in on Van Persie’s national goal record of 50.

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England: Five players to watch

NOV 21: England fans are wary of ‘golden generations’. Much was expected, after all, and precious little delivered by the star-studded teams in which much faith was invested in the earlier part of this century. Hopes springs eternal though, and there is quiet confidence in the Class of 22 heading to Qatar. Justifying those raised expectations are the impressive campaigns that took the Three Lions to within a whisker of UEFA EURO glory and to their best FIFA World Cup finish™ since 1990. Some of the emerging stars are already proven winners at youth level, too, with England’s U-17, U-19 and U-20 teams having amassed a hefty haul of European and world titles in recent years. Add to these exciting youngsters an embarrassment of riches in certain positions and, in captain Harry Kane, one of the most dependable goalscorers on the planet, and the blend begins to look decidedly potent. Here, FIFA+ looks at five men whose form and fortunes will be well worth following as the Three Lions chase global glory. Jude Bellingham Position: Midfielder Age: 19 The Borussia Dortmund midfielder became England’s third-youngest player when he debuted in 2020, and big things are expected. Although he is not yet a guaranteed starter, Bellingham’s ball-carrying ability, athleticism and maturity – he has already ascended to a leadership role at Dortmund – have established him as one of the most exciting youngsters in the game. Gareth Southgate has also highlighted the midfielder’s versatility, and if Kalvin Phillips continues to struggle for playing time at Manchester City, this talented teenager could very well muscle his way into the Three Lions line-up. Phil Foden Position: Midfielder/Forward Age: 22 The prodigy famously described by Pep Guardiola as “the most talented player I’ve ever seen” is now firmly established as a key man for club and country. Player of the tournament when England won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India five years ago, Foden brings skill, vision and creativity and will be crucial to the nation’s hopes of senior success in Qatar. “We’ve known since he was 15, 16 what might be possible, and now we are seeing that,” Southgate has said of the City star. “He is a special player, without a doubt.” Harry Kane Position: Striker Age: 29 England’s captain remains the first name on Southgate’s team sheet, and for good reason. One of the world’s foremost No9s, Kane has already scored more goals in competitive matches and major tournaments than any player in England’s history, and is closing in fast on Wayne Rooney’s overall record of 53. Having fired his way to the adidas Golden Boot at Russia 2018, the Spurs star is the bookies’ favourite to top the tournament’s scoring chart once again in Qatar. Although no-one in the history of the World Cup has ever managed that in separate editions, few would put it past the Three Lions’ sharpshooting skipper. Declan Rice Position: Midfielder Age: 23 According to his club manager, Rice is “the best midfield player in Europe” and was England’s top performer at the EURO. And while plenty will quibble with David Moyes’ enthusiastic assertions, no-one can dispute that the West Ham captain is the rock on which England’s midfield is now built. Southgate, in lauding Rice’s athleticism and “outstanding” ball-recovery skills, has even suggested this powerful holding midfielder could succeed Kane as Three Lions captain. “Even though he is a young player, he has got tremendous leadership qualities,” enthused the England manager. “He is captaining his club at an incredibly young age, so you can see all the signs of what might be possible.” Bukayo Saka Position: Forward Age: 20 Southgate has acknowledged that Saka is “less appreciated” and enjoys a profile that “isn’t quite the same as some of our other attacking players”. But he has gone out of way to praise the way in which this humble and hard-working attacker “just goes quietly about his job”. "He’s a fabulous kid,” Southgate has gushed. “If your daughter brings Bukayo home, you'd be more than happy!” It is not, however, the Arsenal youngster’s personality traits, but his skill, speed and intelligence that make him a near-certain starter in Qatar. Southgate considers him “hugely exciting”, “a fantastic talent”, and opposition defenders at the World Cup may soon find cause to grudgingly agree.

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Lewandowski wins the Best FIFA player award

Robert Lewandowski who has been named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2021, said without Gerd Muller he wouldn't have managed all this.

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Lewandowski, Benzema nominated for FIFA's Best award

Robert Lewandowski is in the running to retain his Best FIFA Men's Player award after he was named Monday on an 11-man shortlist alongside Karim Benzema and Jorginho.

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Messi, Ronaldo and Salah on shortlist for FIFA Best Men’s Player award

The trio are joined by last year's winner Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.

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Lewandowski beats Messi and Ronaldo to FIFA Best Player Award

ZURICH, Dec 18: Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2020 on Thursday, beating off competition from last year’s winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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FIFA Awards 2022: Messi, Mbappe part of star-studded nominee list for Best Men’s Player Prize

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Robert Lewandowski who has been named the Best FIFA Men's Player for 2021, said without Gerd Muller he wouldn't have managed all this.

Robert Lewandowski is in the running to retain his Best FIFA Men's Player award after he was named Monday on an 11-man shortlist alongside Karim Benzema and Jorginho.

The trio are joined by last year's winner Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne and Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.

ZURICH, Dec 18: Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2020 on Thursday, beating off competition from last year’s winner Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.