The FIFA Best Awards: Robert Lewandowski and Alexia Putellas scoop Player of the Year prizes
By Matias Grez, CNN
FIFA Sport News
In pictures: Soccer legend Diego Maradona
Updated 0427 GMT (1227 HKT) November 26, 2020Diego Maradona is carried around the field after leading Argentina to victory in the 1986 World Cup final. Argentina defeated West Germany at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.Carlo Fumagalli/AP
Rivaldo: The Brazil & Barcelona great who - in childhood poverty - never dared to dream
In early 1991, an 18-year-old stood in a bakery in Paulista, a rundown region of Recife in north-eastern Brazil, waiting to be interviewed by local media. He didn't look much like a footballer.
Lea Campos: The Brazilian who battled prejudice & patriarchy to become a referee
In 1971 Brazil, most people would think long and hard before going anywhere near General Emilio Garrastazu Medici. The country's then-president was a fearsome figure whose brutally repressive military rule relied on systematic torture and the assassination of dissenters. But Lea Campos was about to go and see him.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pele’s brilliant exchange after FIFA's The Best awards
Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo may not have won or been nominated in FIFA's The Best awards' top three players of 2022, but he did take home a special accolade in FIFA's Special Award after featuring in the FIFPRO Men's World 11.
Brighton 1-1 Chelsea: Albion further damage Blues' title hopes
Brighton provided another huge blow to Chelsea's dwindling hopes of winning this season's Premier League title by coming from behind to claim a well-deserved draw at the Amex Stadium.
Robert Lewandowski: Bayern striker wins Best Fifa Men's Player of the Year award
Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was named 2021 Best Fifa Men's Player of the Year, while Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo landed the special award.
Alexia Putellas: Best Fifa women's award goes to Barcelona and Spain midfielder
Barcelona's Alexia Putellas has been named the Best Fifa Women's Player of the Year and Chelsea boss Emma Hayes has won Women's Coach of the Year.