Since its inception, The Best Awards have stood out for their transparency and inclusivity, with voting equally split among national team captains, coaches, journalists, and supporters.

This year’s ceremony carries extra weight, serving as the curtain raiser for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The awards will celebrate excellence across multiple categories, including The Best FIFA Men’s and Women’s Player, The Best Coach, The Best Goalkeeper, and the FIFA Puskás Award for the most outstanding goal of the year.

Beyond accolades, the event represents FIFA’s core values of fairness, transparency, and global unity through football.

The Best FIFA Men’s Player Nominees

• Ousmane Dembélé (France / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Achraf Hakimi (Morocco / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Harry Kane (England / FC Bayern München)
• Kylian Mbappé (France / Real Madrid)
• Nuno Mendes (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Cole Palmer (England / Chelsea)
• Pedri (Spain / Barcelona)
• Raphinha (Brazil / Barcelona)
• Mohamed Salah (Egypt / Liverpool)
• Vitinha (Portugal / Paris Saint-Germain)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Player Nominees

• Sandy Baltimore (France / Chelsea)
• Nathalie Björn (Sweden / Chelsea)
• Aitana Bonmatí (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lucy Bronze (England / Chelsea)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain / Arsenal)
• Temwa Chawinga (Malawi / Kansas City Current)
• Kadidiatou Diani (France / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Melchie Dumornay (Haiti / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Patri Guijarro (Spain / Barcelona)
• Lindsey Heaps (USA / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Lauren James (England / Chelsea)
• Chloe Kelly (England / Manchester City / Arsenal)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland / Barcelona)
• Claudia Pina (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain / Barcelona)
• Alessia Russo (England / Arsenal)
• Leah Williamson (England / Arsenal)

The Best FIFA Men’s Coach Nominees

• Javier Aguirre (Mexico)
• Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
• Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Hansi Flick (Barcelona)
• Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
• Roberto Martínez (Portugal)
• Arne Slot (Liverpool)

The Best FIFA Women’s Coach Nominees

• Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea)
• Jonatan Giráldez (Washington Spirit / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Seb Hines (Orlando Pride)
• Renée Slegers (Arsenal)
• Sarina Wiegman (England)

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Alisson Becker (Brazil / Liverpool)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium / Real Madrid)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy / Paris Saint-Germain / Manchester City)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina / Aston Villa)
• Manuel Neuer (Germany / Bayern München)
• David Raya (Spain / Arsenal)
• Yann Sommer (Switzerland / Inter Milan)
• Wojciech Szczęsny (Poland / Barcelona)

The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper Nominees

• Ann-Katrin Berger (Germany / Gotham FC)
• Cata Coll (Spain / Barcelona)
• Christiane Endler (Chile / Olympique Lyonnais)
• Hannah Hampton (England / Chelsea)
• Anna Moorhouse (England / Orlando Pride)
• Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria / Paris FC / Brighton & Hove Albion)
• Phallon Tullis-Joyce (USA / Manchester United)

FIFA Fan Award Nominees

• Alejandro Ciganotto (Argentina)
• Manolo el del Bombo (Spain, posthumous)
• Zakho Fans (Iraq)

As excitement builds ahead of the ceremony, fans and analysts alike are already debating potential winners, with Kylian Mbappé, Aitana Bonmatí, and Chiamaka Nnadozie among early favourites to take home top honours.

 

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The announcement was made through multiple media outlets and has since drawn widespread attention from football fans worldwide.

This year’s Ballon d’Or features a highly competitive line-up with top performances from PSG, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Premier League players.

Kopa Trophy 2025 nominees

1. 1. Myles Lewis-Skelly
   2. Rodrigo Mora
   3. Joao Neves
   4. Lamine Yamal
   5. Kenan Yildiz
   6. Ayyoub Bouaddi
   7. Pau Cubarsi
   8. Désiré Doué
   9. Estevao
   10. Dean Huijsen

 

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Women’s 2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. Ann-Katrin Berger (Gotham FC & Germany)
      2. Cata Coll (Barcelona & Spain)
      3. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
      4. Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton & Nigeria)
      5. Daphne van Domselaar (Arsenal & Netherlands)

 

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2025 Yachine Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. Alisson Becker (Liverpool & Brazil)
         2. Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal & Morocco)
         3. Lucas Chevalier (Lille & France)
         4. Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid & Belgium)
         5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
         6. Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa & Argentina)
         7. Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid & Slovenia)
         8. David Raya (Arsenal & Spain)
         9. Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest & Belgium)
         10. Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)

 

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2025 Women’s Kopa Trophy nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Michelle Agyemang
            2. Linda Caicedo
            3. Wieke Kaptein
            4. Vicky Lopez
            5. Claudia Martinez Ovando

 

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2025 Women’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sonia Bompastor
               2. Arthur Elias
               3. Justine Madugu
               4. Renée Slegers
               5. Sarina Wiegman

 

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2025 Men’s Team Coach of the Year nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Antonio Conte
                  2. Luis Enrique
                  3. Hansi Flick
                  4. Enzo Maresca
                  5. Arne Slot

 

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2025 Women’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Arsenal FC
                     2. Barcelona
                     3. Chelsea
                     4. OL Lyonnes
                     5. Orlando Pride

 

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2025 Men’s Club of the Year

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • Barcelona
                        • Botafogo
                        • Chelsea
                        • Liverpool
                        • Paris Saint-Germain

 

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Women’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. Lucy Bronze (Chelsea & England)
                          2. Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride & Zambia)
                          3. Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona & Spain)
                          4. Sandy Baltimore (Chelsea & France)
                          5. Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal & Spain)
                          6. Klara Buhl (Bayern Munich & Germany)
                          7. Sofia Cantore (Washington Spirit & Italy)
                          8. Steph Catley (Arsenal & Australia)
                          9. Melchie Dumornay (Lyon & Haiti)
                          10. Temwa Chawinga (Kansas City Current & Malawi)
                          11. Emily Fox (Arsenal & USA)
                          12. Cristiana Girelli (Juventus & Italy)
                          13. Esther Gonzalez (Gotham & Spain)
                          14. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona & Norway)
                          15. Patri Guijarro (Barcelona & Spain)
                          16. Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras & Brazil)
                          17. Hannah Hampton (Chelsea & England)
                          18. Pernille Harder (Bayern Munich & Denmark)
                          19. Lindsey Heaps (Lyon & USA)
                          20. Chloe Kelly (Arsenal & England)
                          21. Marta (Orlando Pride & Brazil)
                          22. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (Arsenal & Norway)
                          23. Ewa Pajor (Barcelona & Poland)
                          24. Clara Mateo (Paris FC & France)
                          25. Alessia Russo (Arsenal & England)
                          26. Claudia Pina (Barcelona & Spain)
                          27. Alexia Putellas (Barcelona & Spain)
                          28. Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Chelsea & Sweden)
                          29. Caroline Weir (Real Madrid & Scotland)
                          30. Leah Williamson (Arsenal & England)

 

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Men’s Ballon d’Or 2025 nominees

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • 1. 1. Ousmane Dembele (PSG & France)
                             2. Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG & Italy)
                             3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England)
                             4. Desire Doue (PSG & France)
                             5. Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan & Netherlands)
                             6. Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund & Guinea)
                             7. Erling Haaland (Man City & Norway)
                             8. Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal & Sweden)
                             9. Achraf Hakimi (PSG & Morocco)
                             10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich & England)
                             11. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG & Georgia)
                             12. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona & Poland)
                             13. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool & Argentina)
                             14. Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan & Argentina)
                             15. Scott McTominay (Napoli & Scotland)
                             16. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid & France)
                             17. Nuno Mendes (PSG & Portugal)
                             18. Joao Neves (PSG & Portugal)Pedri (Barcelona & Spain)
                             19. Cole Palmer (Chelsea & England)
                             20. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich & France)
                             21. Raphinha (Barcelona & Brazil)
                             22. Declan Rice (Arsenal & England)
                             23. Fabian Ruiz (PSG & Spain)
                             24. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool & Netherlands)
                             25. Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid & Brazil)
                             26. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool & Egypt)
                             27. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool & Germany)
                             28. Vitinha (PSG & Portugal)
                             29. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona & Spain)

 

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This adds to his earlier triumph at the 2024 Yashin Trophy during the Ballon d’Or ceremony, making it another standout year for the 32-year-old.

International Heroics
Martinez played a pivotal role in Argentina’s Copa America 2024 triumph, showcasing his renowned penalty-saving ability and rock-solid presence in goal.

In the tournament held in the United States, he conceded just **one goal in six matches**, further solidifying his status as one of the world’s finest shot-stoppers.

Club Success with Aston Villa
On the club front, Martinez was instrumental in Aston Villa’s surprise qualification for the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, a major milestone for the club. His consistent performances and crucial saves earned him additional recognition, including a Premier League Save of the Month nomination in September 2024.

Historic Achievement
Martinez has joined an elite group of goalkeepers who have won FIFA’s prestigious award multiple times since its inception in 2017.

He is the first to win the Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper award twice.
2022: Following his World Cup heroics in Qatar
2024: For his contributions at the Copa America and with Aston Villa

This achievement also sees him dethrone Manchester City’s Ederson, the 2023 winner, and surpass other top goalkeepers like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Mike Maignan, David Raya, Unai Simó, and Andriy Lunin, who were among this year’s nominees.

Martinez now stands alongside legendary winners such as:
– Gianluigi Buffon (2017)
– Thibaut Courtois (2018)
– Alisson Becker (2019)
– Manuel Neuer (2020)
– Edouard Mendy (2021)
– Ederson (2023)

This accolade further cements Martinez’s position as one of the modern game’s most dominant and decorated goalkeepers.

Dibu’s done it again.

Emi Martinez is #TheBest FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper for the second time in three years! 🧤🧤

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2024

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• FIFPRO announces its shortlist for 2024

FIFA has unveiled the final shortlist of 26 players nominated for inclusion in the 2024 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, celebrating their outstanding performances for their respective clubs.

This exclusive award is determined by the players themselves, making it the only global honor based solely on votes from professional footballers. Manchester City leads with eight representatives in the shortlist, a testament to their exceptional performances across all competitions last season.

The FIFPRO Men’s World XI aims to assemble the best starting XI from the top football talent worldwide over the past year. The nominees come from a pool of over 28,000 professional footballers spanning 70 countries. Each player selects the top three goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards from an initial list of 250 candidates.

The final team consists of the goalkeeper, three defenders, three midfielders, and three forwards with the highest number of votes. The remaining outfield player with the most votes completes the prestigious XI.

Who are the players on FIFPRO’s final shortlist for 2024?

Goalkeepers:

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FIFA has unveiled the seven nominees for the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper Award, with some of the world’s finest shot-stoppers competing for the prestigious honor.

Ederson, who won the award in 2023, is once again in the running after playing a key role in Manchester City’s Premier League title defense under Pep Guardiola. However, the Brazilian faces stiff competition from several Premier League counterparts.

Arsenal’s David Raya is among the favourites after securing the Premier League Golden Glove for his impressive performances between the posts.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, renowned for his commanding displays, is expected to be a strong contender again this year, particularly after playing a crucial role in Argentina’s Copa America victory.

Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin makes the list after stepping up in Thibaut Courtois’ absence. The Ukrainian goalkeeper played a pivotal role in Madrid’s Champions League triumph, though he was controversially benched for the final despite his earlier heroics.

Spain’s Unai Simon also features after an exceptional year both for his national team and at club level. The Euro 2024 winner was named in La Liga’s Team of the Season and helped Athletic Club to lift the Copa del Rey.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma earned his place on the shortlist after securing multiple trophies with the French giants, while AC Milan’s Mike Maignan rounds out the list, having been consistently excellent in the Serie A.

The seven nominees represent a blend of experience and rising stars, ensuring a thrilling race for The Best Men’s Goalkeeper award.

The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2024 nominees

• Ederson (Manchester City)
• David Raya (Arsenal)
• Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid)
• Unai Simon (Athletic Club)
• Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
• Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Mike Maignan (AC Milan)

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Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez has been crowned the world’s best goalkeeper, winning the 2024 Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Martinez, known for his outspoken nature and elite shot-stopping abilities, became the first player to successfully defend this honor, having won it initially in 2023 following Argentina’s World Cup victory.

This year, Martinez’s outstanding performances in the Copa America played a key role in his success. Conceding only one goal in six matches, he was instrumental in Argentina’s triumph.

EMILIANO MARTINEZ IS THE 2024 YACHINE TROPHY WINNER! Argentina goalkeeper extends his reign! #TrophéeYachine #ballondor @AVFCOfficial @championsleague pic.twitter.com/lpykGx38zV

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

In the quarterfinal against Ecuador, he heroically saved two penalties, propelling Argentina into the semi-finals. His reputation as a penalty specialist continued to shine, with his composure under pressure saving Argentina yet again.

Since its inception, the Yashin Trophy has recognized top goalkeepers, with previous winners including Liverpool’s Alisson, PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois. Martinez’s consistency earned him further acclaim, placing him 18th in the overall Ballon d’Or rankings, above notable players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.

This season, he stood out alongside nominees like Yann Sommer, Unai Simon, and Liverpool-bound Giorgi Mamardashvili, affirming his place among the elite in world football.

Here is the 2024 Yachine Trophy full ranking! 🧤

1️⃣ Martínez Emiliano
2️⃣ Simón Unai
3️⃣ Lunin Andriy
4️⃣ Donnarumma Gianluigi
5️⃣ Maignan Mike
6️⃣ Sommer Yann
7️⃣ Mamardashvili Giorgi
8️⃣ Costa Diogo
9️⃣ Williams Ronwen
1️⃣0️⃣ Kobel Gregor #TrophéeYachine #ballondor pic.twitter.com/6vNZHiLoDO

— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024

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The shortlist for the world’s most prestigious individual football award has been unveiled in anticipation of the ceremony scheduled for October 30 in Paris. Leading the pack are Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland, two of the standout contenders for this coveted accolade.

Messi’s inclusion is especially significant as he was absent from the shortlist last year. If he secures the men’s Ballon d’Or this year, it would mark his eighth win of the award, with Cristiano Ronaldo closely following with five victories. Additionally, Messi earned the Best FIFA Men’s Player award for the second time in February.

The announcement of the winner is scheduled to take place during a ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on October 30.

Messi’s leadership was instrumental in Argentina’s triumph at the 2022 World Cup in December, a major achievement that had eluded him throughout his remarkable 21-year career until then.

Messi had a mixed year for his club. He struggled at Paris Saint-Germain, but he did help the team win its 11th Ligue 1 title as they were eliminated from the Champions League at the round of 16 stage for the second consecutive season.

He chose to join Inter Miami on a free transfer this summer instead of staying in Paris, and he immediately made a difference by helping them win the Leagues Cup and advance to the U.S. Open Cup final.

Erling Haaland, who was also nominated, could be Messi’s toughest rival for the honour. The Norwegian forward helped Manchester City win the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League by tallying 52 goals in 53 games across all competitions.

In his first season in England, the 23-year-old shattered the Premier League’s single-season goal-scoring record with 36 goals.

The striker also took up a number of individual honours for his outstanding exploits, including PFA Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Season, and Men’s Player of the Year from the Football Writers’ Association.

As expected, the list of nominees for this year’s award is heavily populated by players from Manchester City and Argentina.

Seven individuals who played pivotal roles in Manchester City’s triumphant treble-winning season, including Erling Haaland, have secured spots on the shortlist. Additionally, four Argentine players, including Lionel Messi, who contributed to their nation’s historic third World Cup victory, have also earned well-deserved nominations.

Full list of men’s Ballon d’Or nominees:
André Onana – Manchester United/Cameroon
Josko Gvardiol – Manchester City/Croatia
Karim Benzema – Al Ittihad
Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich/Germany
Mohamed Salah – Liverpool/Egypt
Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid/England
Bukayo Saka – Arsenal/England
Randal Kolo Muani – Paris Saint-Germain/France
Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City/Belgium
Bernardo Silva – Manchester City/Portugal
Emiliano Martínez – Aston Villa/Argentina
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Napoli/Georgia
Rúben Dias – Manchester City/Portugal
Nicolo Barella – Inter Milan/Italy
Erling Haaland – Manchester City/Norway
Yassine Bounou – Al Hilal/Morocco
Martin Ødegaard – Arsenal/Norway
Julián Álvarez – Manchester City/Argentina
Ilkay Gündogan – Barcelona/Germany
Vinícius Júnior – Real Madrid/Brazil
Lionel Messi – Inter Miami/Argentina
Rodri – Manchester City/Spain
Lautaro Martínez – Inter Milan/Argentina
Antoine Griezmann – Atletico Madrid/France
Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona/Poland
Kylian Mbappé – Paris Saint-Germain/France
Kim Min-jae – Napoli/South Korea
Victor Osimhen – Napoli/Nigeria
Luka Modric – Real Madrid/Croatia
Harry Kane – Bayern Munich/England

The nominees for the 2023 Men’s Ballon d’Or are here! 🤩🏆

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— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 6, 2023

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The 2023 Yachine Trophy nominees, an award that acknowledges the best goalkeeper of the year within the framework of the annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, have been unveiled.

This prestigious accolade, named after the legendary former Soviet Union goalkeeper Lev Yashin, was introduced in 2019 as part of the expanded Ballon d’Or and has previously been claimed by notable keepers like Alisson, Gianluigi Donnarumma, and Thibaut Courtois.

Courtois, who secured the Yachine Trophy in 2022 after a triumphant season with Real Madrid in the Champions League, is once again among the nominees.

He is joined by a distinguished group of goalkeepers who have demonstrated exceptional prowess at either the club or international level over the past 12 months. Among them is Yassine Bounou, a key figure in Morocco’s historic journey to the World Cup semi-finals and a Europa League victor with Sevilla.

They are joined by Ederson and Andre Onana, who alternated in goalkeeping in the 2023 Champions League final and now play on opposite sides of the Manchester football divide. Aaron Ramsdale is well-known for his performance with Arsenal, and Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa was a critical part of Argentina’s World Cup victory in December.

Yachine Tophy 2023 nominees

• Yassine Bounou – Sevilla/Al Hilal
• Ederson – Manchester City
• Mike Maignan – AC Milan
• Andre Onana – Inter/Manchester United
• Brice Samba – Lens
• Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
• Dominik Livakovic – Dinamo Zagreb/Fernbahce
• Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa
• Aaron Ramsdale – Arsenal
• Marc-Andre Ter Stegen – Barcelona

Here are all the 2023 Yachine Trophy nominees
🇲🇦 Yassine Bounou @Alhilal_EN
🇧🇪 Thibaut Courtois @realmadrid
🇫🇷 Mike Maignan @acmilan
🇩🇪 Marc-André ter Stegen – @FCBarcelona
🇧🇷 Ederson @ManCity
🇦🇷 Emiliano Martinez @AVFCOfficial
🇨🇲 Andre Onana @ManUtd
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Aaron Ramsdale… pic.twitter.com/6urABZKYAp

— Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 6, 2023

When is the Yachine Trophy 2023 winner announced?

On October 30, at a presentation at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, the Yachine Trophy will be given to the top young player in Europe.

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Emiliano Martinez asserts that he is now as inspirational as Lionel Messi and says he will not take the “easy” option when it comes to future transfers.

The mysterious Argentina goalkeeper’s reputation has increased over the past 18 months as a result of his heroics in leading the Albiceleste to Copa America and World Cup victories.

Martinez, who was a backup goalkeeper at Arsenal until as recently as 2020, is now well-known in his own country and thinks he is in competition with Messi to inspire the next generation of Argentine talent.

Martinez has told Mike Calvin’s Football People podcast for BT Sport: “I touched the sky, like my dad would say. Half of the kids want to be Messi, half of the kids want to be a goalkeeper now. Obviously, that’s a proud moment in my career. I always say that I hate individual awards, you know, now with the FIFA Best award, doesn’t satisfy me.

It satisfies me just seeing the young children trying to be a goalkeeper now because they love what they have seen in the World Cup, you know? So whatever happens in my career, from now on, I will always be grateful for the chance I had in the World Cup.”

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Now that Martinez has won the World Cup, transfer rumors have begun to swirl around him, with claims that he is anxious to test himself on a Champions League stage at the club level.

He insists that is not the case, saying of his ambition at Aston Villa: “I want to achieve something that no one achieves, or it’s been hard to achieve. And obviously, people were saying, after the Copa America after the World Cup, Emi is going to go and play Champions League and he’s going to leave.

And I’m thinking, yeah, that’s the easiest part. You know that that’s easy leaving now in January going to a club playing the Champions League and all that. It seems everything easy. Actually, it was a real challenge for me.

Winning a World Cup for Argentina after 36 years. Yes. Beating the champions of America after 28 years in the Maracana. Yeah, that was a challenge. Winning the Finalissima against the champions of Europe was a challenge.

And now we need something for Aston Villa after 30 years? I don’t know how long it was. 40 years? That’s a challenge. You know, that’s a challenge. And that’s something I’m made for – for challenges, for not always having the easy way out. And we’ve got one of the best managers for winning things in Europe. So I’m up for the challenge.”

Martinez and Villa agreed to a contract extension last summer that would keep him on their books through 2027 when he will be 34 and ready to consider the next phase of his illustrious career.

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There was a lot of Premier League football played in January, and as a result, there were a lot of spectacular saves made by the league’s best goalkeepers.

Six of those amazing saves have made the Castrol Save of the Month selection for January 2023.

See the list below:

• Lukasz Fabianski vs Leeds (4/1/23)

Lukasz Fabianski made a great save to stop Rodrigo from scoring in one of the finest games of 2023 so far, quickly reacting to deflect the Leeds forward’s point-blank header over the crossbar.

• Emiliano Martinez vs Leeds (13/1/23)

The past few months have been rather good for Emiliano Martinez, who won the World Cup and the Golden Glove award at the competition.

The World Cup winner contributed to Villa’s victory over Leeds United in January by producing yet another outstanding save.

Martinez was in the ideal position to stop Jack Harrison from scoring from only three yards out after sprinting across his own line to follow a low cross from the right side.

• Aaron Ramsdale vs Tottenham (15/1/23)

In January, Ramsdale gave maybe his best performance of his career in Arsenal’s important victory over Tottenham in the north London derby.

The best of his saves during the contest was unquestionably the one he executed with his left foot, deflecting a drilled Ryan Sessegnon shot just wide of the post.

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• Kepa Arrizabalaga vs Crystal Palace (15/1/23)

The Castrol Stop of the Month for October 2022 is back with yet another nomination, this time for his significant save against Crystal Palace.

Kepa used all of his might to deflect a powerful Abdoulaye Doucouré shot over the crossbar and give Chelsea three crucial points.

• David De Gea vs Crystal Palace (18/1/23)

David De Gea has been in excellent form this January, as has almost every other Manchester United player.

In the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, the United goalie was on hand to push a superb shot from Odsonne Edouard onto the top of the crossbar.

• Nick Pope vs Crystal Palace (21/1/23)

That’s right, three Castrol Save of the Month nominations are saves made in games against Palace. You have to feel sorry for them at this point.

In order to prevent Jean-Philippe Mateta from scoring at Selhurst Park, Newcastle’s Nick Pope, who has only allowed 11 goals this season, made yet another outstanding save.

Some incredible saves this month but who gets your vote for the @premierleague Castrol Save of the Month? pic.twitter.com/E4fyracngq

— Castrol (@Castrol) January 26, 2023

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The Argentina players who made fun of France after their World Cup victory last month have come under fire from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Following a thrilling 120-minute battle that ended 3-3, Argentina defeated Les Bleus on penalties to win the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Following the final, Argentina were filmed mocking France star Kylian Mbappe in the dressing room while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez also teased the Paris Saint-Germain forward in their open-top bus parade.

Speaking to France Inter on Wednesday, Ibrahimovic said the players who “behaved badly” won’t be remembered as much as Argentina-winning captain Lionel Messi.

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“Messi is considered the best player in history, I was sure he was going to win,” Ibrahimovic said. “What will happen is that Mbappe will still win a World Cup.

“I’m not worried about him. I’m worried about the others in Argentina, because they will not win anything more. Messi has won everything and he will be remembered, but the rest who behaved badly, we can’t respect that.

“This is coming from me, speaking as a top professional player, that is a sign that you will win once, but you won’t win again. You don’t win like that.”

"Messi on se souviendra de lui, mais les autres…"

Pour @Ibra_official, les Argentins "se sont mal comportés" après leur victoire à la Coupe du monde, face à la France. "Ils ont gagné une fois, mais ils ne gagneront plus. Parce qu'on ne gagne pas comme ça." #le7930inter pic.twitter.com/gNdagWNmPP

— France Inter (@franceinter) January 25, 2023

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France superstar Kylian Mbappe gave his reaction to taunts from Argentina World Cup winner Emiliano Martinez after a winning return to action with Paris Saint-Germain.

Less than two weeks after experiencing World Cup misery with France as they fell to Argentina in the final, Mbappe made his comeback to club games.

Mbappe was questioned about the constant teasing he received from Argentina goalkeeper Martinez, who clutched a baby doll with the striker’s face glued to it during trophy celebrations in his country last week, after helping PSG defeat Strasbourg with a late penalty.

“Celebrations are not my problem,” the 23-year-old said in a classy response after PSG’s 2-1 win. “Don’t waste energy on such futile things, the important thing for me is to give the best of myself for my club.”

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Mbappe also discussed his upcoming reunion with Argentina captain Lionel Messi at Parc des Princes, adding: “We will wait for Leo to come back to continue scoring and winning games. I spoke with him after the final, I congratulated him. It was the quest of a lifetime for him, for me too, but I failed, so you always have to be a good sport.”

In the World Cup final, the Frenchman scored a hat-trick for his nation to push Argentina to the brink and sensationally force a shootout. He tried his best to help them cross the finish line, but he was unsuccessful.

Since then, Mbappe has been repeatedly targeted by Martinez during his celebrations. Martinez had already questioned the PSG star’s football acumen in response to his contentious remarks about the quality of South American qualifying.

Martinez will soon return to Aston Villa and work to keep them out of the Premier League relegation zone while Mbappe waits for Messi’s return and focuses on helping Les Parisiens win their first Champions League and another Ligue 1 title.

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