Robert Lewandowski Named 'The Best' by FIFA for A Second Year In A Row Ahead Of Lionel Messi And Mo Salah
Robert Lewandowski of
Bayern Munish has been named the top men`s player at FIFA`s ‘The Best’ awards
for the second year in a row ahead of Lionel Messi and Liverpool's Mo Salah.
The striker retained
the award he also picked up last year after a prolific performance for the
Bundesliga giants Bayern Munish.
Upon receiving the awards, here is what Lawendoski said 'Thank you
very much. I am very honored to win this trophy and I feel proud. I know it
belongs to my teammates and coaches. We all work hard to win the games. It is
special to work with these guys around me.
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'I never dream about breaking this
record [of Gerd Muller's]. To score 41 in 29 games - if you ask me that a few
years ago if it is possible I would tell you it is impossible. I also say to
him thank you. He set so many records and to me, it was always the next step to
try and break it.'
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has won the
FIFA 'The Best' goalkeeper prize to be crowned the world's best shot-stopper
since he won the champions league with Chelsea last season.
Mendy saw off rivals in the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who won the Euro
2020 with Italy, and also Manuel Neuer to win the award.
The coach of Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel also bagged the best manager award. Tuchel saw off rivals, like Manchester City
boss Pep Guardiola who won the premier league title, and Roberto Mancini who led
Italy to win the Euro 2020 cup.
After receiving
the award, here is what Tuchel said: 'It was a pretty normal day so far at
training. I have just come here. But now you have said my name and it is pretty
surreal. I am overwhelmed and a bit uncomfortable.
'I enjoy the journey and the club. It is a good fit.
The company on the journey is so good. We lost a bit of track to Manchester
City in the league but we follow our goals still and be the best version of
ourselves.'
