Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas honored as best men's and women's football players
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French federation head Le Graet quits amid harassment allegations
PARIS: Noel Le Graet has resigned as president of France’s soccer federation amid allegations of harassment and sexual harassment and a government ministry audit this month that concluded the 81-year-old no longer had “the necessary legitimacy” for the job. Le Graet, head of the French Football Federation since 2011, stepped back last month amid a legal investigation into allegations against him of sexual and moral harassment and after an audit and report commissioned by the sports ministry. Earlier this month, a French sports ministry audit concluded Le Graet was no longer fit to administer and represent the sport in France and “highlighted the inappropriate behavior of Mr.Le Graet toward women.” Le Graet, who presided over his last executive committee on Tuesday, has denied any wrongdoing, and the FFF has criticized the ministry’s audit as being less than objective.
‘Focused’ Klinsmann motivated to bring success to South Korea
SEOUL: Jurgen Klinsmann is “focused and motivated” to bring success to South Korea, a top football official said on Tuesday, defending the German’s appointment as head coach. Klinsmann had a successful career as a striker for clubs such as Inter Milan, Tottenham and Bayern Munich, but some South Korean fans have questioned his record as a coach. “Jurgen Klinsmann is a strong personality,” Michael Muller, a Korea Football Association official who oversaw the selection process, told a news conference.
Green Falcons prepare for friendlies against Venezuela, Bolivia in March
Riyadh: The Saudi national football team are gearing up for friendly matches against Venezuela and Bolivia in the coastal city of Jeddah in March.
Messi beats Mbappe to FIFA Best prize, Putellas claims women's award
PARIS: Lionel Messi won The Best FIFA men's player prize for 2022 on Monday (Feb 27) on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina and Spain's Alexia Putellas retained the women's award at a ceremony in Paris.
The Best FIFA Awards: Who voted for who? Lionel Messi and Didier Deschamps do not vote for Kylian Mbappe
FIFA has released the full list of who each captain, national team coach and media member voted for in The Best FIFA Awards which took place on Monday evening. The awards are FIFA's answer to the Ballon d'Or with the accolade voted on by every single national team captain and coach, as well as a member of the media. Ad The men's award was won by Lionel Messi in the ceremony, whilst Alexia Putellas took the women's prize.
Lionel Messi caps 'tremendous year' with Best Fifa Player of the Year 2022 award
Lionel Messi beat out Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe to be crowned Fifa Player of the Year 2022 on Monday as Argentina scooped all major men's awards after winning a vintage World Cup final last December.