FIFA The Best awards 2022: As it happened

Relive the live coverage of FIFA's The Best awards 2022, where the best players were crowned for their performances.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Leo Messi named The Best player 2022!

It's official! The Argentine star has been named the best player of 2022. He helped his side lift the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, as well as winning the Ligue 1 trophy in his maiden season at PSG. Very well deserved by the best player in the world.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Alexia Putellas named The Best women's player 2022!

Alexia Putellas has been named the best women's player of 2022! The Barcelona star helped her side to the Champions League final, as well as being the event's top scorer that term. She retains the trophy from last time out too, very well deserved!

The Best 2022 LIVE: Best men's XI named

Here's the best men's 11 from 2022: Courtois; Achraf Hakimi, Joao Cancelo, Virgil Van Dijk; Kevin De Bruyne, Luka Modric, Casemiro; Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Best women's XI named

Here's the best women's 11 from 2022: Endler; Lucy Bronze, Mapi Leon, Leah Williamson, Wendie Renard; Alexia Putellas, Keira Walsh, Lena Oberdorf; Alex Morgan, Sam Kerr and Beth Mead.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Argentina fans win the FIFA fans' award

The Albiceleste fans win the FIFA fan award after their superb efforts supporting their side during their victorious World Cup campaign. We all saw the scenes in Buenos Aires after said win, and the trophy is going to South America. Fans are an integral part of the game as they make the sport what we all know and love.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Luka Lochoshvili wins the FIFA fair play award 2022

Luka Lochoshvili wins the FIFA fair play award after reacting quickly enough to attend to another player on the pitch during a heart attack, His actions proved key to save a life, heroic efforts.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Lionel Scaloni named The Best men's coach 2022

Lionel Scaloni is officially named the best male coach of 2022! After winning the World Cup, the Argentine coach is rewarded for his hardwork throughout the year.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Sarina Wiegman named The Best women's coach 2022

Sarina Wiegman is award first prize after her stellar year! Her hard work has been rewarded after she was the mastermind behind England's 2022 Euros victory, ending the country's long-awaited trophy drought. Well deserved!

The Best 2022 LIVE: Marcin Oleksy awarded The Best Puskas trophy 2022

The trophy for the best goal of 2022 goes to Marcin Oleksy for his superb strike, and what a goal it was! The amputee put home an incredible scissor-kick while and it left the world speechless. Well deserved for the man.

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The Best 2022 LIVE: Emiliano Martinez named The Best men's GK

Emi Martinez is named the best men's goalkeeper of 2022. The Argentina and Aston Villa man had an undoubtedly brilliant year, getting the World Cup with his country, being the shoot-out hero on more than one occasion.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Mary Earps named The Best women's GK

Mary Earps wins the first of our shot-listed awards tonight, as the Man United goalkeeper takes to the stage to thank her club and fans for the great year she's had. She won the Women's Euros in July, ending her country's long-awaited drought without a trophy.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Pele given first award

Pele's scoops the first award of the night, in recognition of his life-long efforts for the sport. His wife is collecting the trophy in his absence.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Ronaldo Nazario on stage

Brazilian legend Ronaldo on stage to say some words in hommage to compatriot Pele. The World Cup winner completes a great line up in attendance tonight.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Pele tribute

They are now paying tribute to Brazilian legend Pele with a short video. What a player we lost in 2022, winning three World Cups for Brazil. Touching tribute.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Infantino pays tribute to great year of football

FIFA President's speech is focusing on the great year of football we had in 2022. Thanking everyone for the World Cup as well as paying tribute to those legends who lost their lives, including Pele.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Ceremony starts!

We're underway here for The Best awards, as the hosts have taken to the stage to welcome FIFA President Infantino to the stage to make a short speech.

The Best 2022 LIVE: Legends are arriving

The green carpet is getting put to good use here as all the stars are turning up. Virgil Van Dijk, Mbappe, Arsene Wenger, you name it.

The Best 2022, LIVE: Messi for the title?

The Argentine star won the French Ligue 1 title in his debut season with PSG, as well as topping of a stellar career by winning the Qatar World Cup 2022. Could the man from Rosario be the one to lift the main prize?

The Best 2022, LIVE: Benzema for the title?

Real Madrid talisman Karim Benzema was a key piece for Ancelotti not only in his side's La Liga title, but also their Champions League win as well. The Frenchman also bagged himself the prestigious Balon d'Or trophy in recognition of his achievements.

The Best 2022, LIVE: Mbappe for the title?

The young star had a great 2022 without question, winning the domestic Ligue 1 with club PSG, registering 39 goals and 26 assists. He most notable reached the World Cup final in 2022, and scored a hattrick in the process.

The Best 2022, LIVE: Messi, Benzema or Mbappe, who's winning?

Only one can be named champion. They all had a stellar 2022, with Benzema scooping the Balon d'Or, Mbappe getting a hattrick in the World Cup final, and Messi getting the World Cup itself. Who's going to take the trophy home?

February 27, 2023

The Best 2022, LIVE: Perfect ending for Scaloni?

Argentina manager has just been handed a new contract this afternoon, so can he top off a magical 2022 by scooping The Best award?

February 27, 2023

The Best 2022, LIVE: Those are all the nominees

Take a look at all the nominees for tonight's award ceremony, as we can only have one winner from each category

Best men's player

Karim Benzema

Leo Messi

Kylian Mbappé

Best Female player

Beth Mead

Alexia Putellas

Alex Morgan

Puskas Trophy

Marcin Oleksy

Dmitry Payet

Richarlison

Best men's coach

Pep Guardiola

Lionel Scaloni

Carlo Ancelotti

Best women's coach

Sonia Bompastor

Pia Sundhage

Sarina Wiegman

Best men's GK

Emiliano Martinez

Thibaut Courtois

Bono

Best women's GK short-list

Ann-Katrin Berger

Mary Earps

Christiane Endler

The Best 2022, LIVE: Welcome to Paris

Welcome all to our live coverage of FIFA's The Best gala where the most oustanding footballing talent will be rewarded. The ceremony is set to start from 21:00 CET.

Follow live coverage of FIFA's The Best awards 2022, where the best player will be crowned for their performances.

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