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Overview of the FIFA Awards As Messi, Pep, and Others Received Honors

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Football Stars Barometer by Betzillion: Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Others Reviewed

Football is one of the most important sports in the world. Since it has many followers across the globe, betting on the sport is also on the rise. We can help you stay informed about what’s happening in football. Let’s share some information about the event in light of the just-concluded 2023 FIFA Award Night.

Live Updates: Lionel Messi Secures FIFA Best Awards 2023 Prize; Bonmati, Guardiola, and Wiegman Recognized

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Lionel Messi won his record 8th Ballon d’Or in 2023, but the Argentina skipper appears not to be stopping yet as he bagged the Men FIFA Best Award. Bagging the award for the third time, he edged Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, who took the second and third positions.

It has caused an uproar in the football nation, as some believe he doesn’t deserve the award.

Messi is not the only one whose award is questioned, as the England National Women’s Coach Sarina Wiegman’s Best Female Manager award also raised some controversy.

We will analyze the January 15th event in London by discussing comments from readers. We will also discuss other top awards at the event, including the newly introduced award in honor of the Brazilian legend Marta.

Puskás Award Voting Results – Santos Emerges as Fans’ Top Choice

The Puskás Award remained one of the honors many looked out for at FIFA Award Night. It honors Ferenc Puskás, who had many stunning goals in his collection. With the top incredible goals scored between December 2022 and August 20, 2023, contesting for this award, the votes from expert Panelists and fans determine the winner.

While Guilherme Madruga won with an overall score of 22 points, the voting shows fans preferred Nuno Santos’s goal with 18 points. Comparing the goals, Madruga scored an overhead kick against Novorizontino for Botafogo-SP, while Santos scored a daring 15-yard Rabona kick for Sporting against Boavista.

A closer look at the voting shows that 11 out of 18 points that Santos got are from the fans, as opposed to Madruga’s 9. But the Panelist votes came through for the Brazilian, with 13 points against Santos’s seven from the Panelists. Even Brighton’s Julio Enciso’s long-range stunner gathered more points (11) from the Panelists.

The total points for the FIFA Puskás award are 50, and Madruga’s 22 points were enough to clinch the award. You can check the table below for the full breakdown of the votes.

Rank Names Panelists Points  Fans Points Total
1 Guilherme Madruga 13 9 22
2 Nuno Santos 7 11 18
3 Julio Enciso 11 6 17

Reader Feedback: Questioning Wiegman’s Selection as the Best Coach

Another exciting 2023 FIFA Award Night award that got people talking was the Best Coach award given to England’s Sarina Wiegman. Manchester City’s Boss, Pep Guardiola, won the men’s version of the award, and everyone believes he deserves it with his team’s incredible treble in 2023. But we can’t say the same for Wiegman’s accolade, as some believe other candidates should have won it.

The Dutchwoman won two trophies with the in-form English women’s team and even made it to the finals of the World Cup. Since she couldn’t deliver the World Cup, which the Spanish National team won, some football fans believed she didn’t deserve it. Some football fans blamed the final loss on her poor selection and choice of substitute.

Some suggested Jonatan Giráldez, the in-form Barcelona Femeni team coach, should have won the accolade. The poll says otherwise, with Wiegman (28 points) gapping the second-placed Chelsea Women Boss, Emma Hayes (18 points). Jonatan Giráldez came in third with 14 points. She has won the FIFA Women’s Manager of the Year for the fourth time, previously winning in 2022, 2020, and 2017.

Women national team coaches, captains, football journalists, and fans determined the polls for this award. The voting is on the official FIFA website. You can see the poll results below.

Rank Name Coaches Captains Media Fans Point scored
1 Sarina Wiegman 688 791 627 169,193 28
2 Emma Hayes 356 359 297 122,871 18
3 Jonatan Giráldez 320 284 339 120,842 14

Subscriber Niko N Raises Doubts on Men’s Award Winner: Messi’s World Cup Triumph vs. Haaland’s Club Season Brilliance

The FIFA Men’s Best Player Award has always been the event’s highlight, and the 2023 Award wasn’t an exception. The three finalists were Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi, with the latter winning it despite not being present at the event.

You would agree that the best football odds are in the World Cup, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and other major league matches quite popular on Betzillion. With Messi winning the World Cup and Haaland winning the U.C.L. and EPL, the tied result of the top candidates wasn’t too surprising. They both scored 48 points, while Mbappé scored 35.

The Argentine Captain won it because he had more first-place votes than the others, but some of our readers have contrary opinions. For instance, Niko N believes Haaland’s impact on Manchester City’s treble weighs more than Messi’s World Cup victories. The subscriber also believed Messi didn’t perform well at the club level despite helping P.S.G. win their 11th league title.

Many believed Lionel Messi is still the best, judging from how the poll went, as he received the most first-place votes from national team coaches, captains, journalists, and fans. Since he was absent, his former teammate and co-host, Thierry Henry, received the award on his behalf. Kylian Mbappe and Haaland were on the Men’s World 11 line-up; you can check the full 11 via this tweet.

Tally of Votes for Coach Awards

Looking at the coaches’ category of the awards, the winners gapped their runner-ups by 10 points each. It shows Both Guardiola and Wiegman had impressive campaigns in 2023. Pep Guardiola led Manchester City’s team to the UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, and F.A. Cup titles.

Despite losing in the final of the World Cup, Sarina Wiegman also had an impressive campaign. She won the Arnold Clark Cup and the Women’s Finalissima for the Lioness. Compare the margin of votes for the two categories below:

Men’s Coach:

  • Pep Guardiola – 28 points
  • Luciano Spalletti – 18 points
  • Simone Inzaghi – 11 points
  • Xavi – 11 points
  • Ange Postecoglou – 4 points

Women’s Coach:

  1. Sarina Wiegman – 28  points
  2. Emma Hayes – 18  points
  3. Jonatan Giraldez – 14  points
  4. Peter Gerhardsson – 7
  5. Tony Gustavsson – 5

Thierry Henry Unveils the Marta Award: A New Annual Honor for the Finest Goal in Women’s Global Football

The Women’s Best Player award, won by Spain and Barcelona Femeni’s Aitana Bonmatí, was one of the highlights of the women’s category at the awards. She won 52 points, ahead of Linda Caicedo (40 points) and Jennifer Hermoso (36 points), and the Six-time Winner, Marta, received recognition.

Marta gave an emotional speech, encouraging women around the world. The host, Henry, then announced that FIFA will start giving a new award in her name starting next year. It will be the female version of the Puskás Awards for the best goals scored by female footballers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has the most FIFA Men’s Player of the Year?

Lionel Messi has the most FIFA Men’s Player Award after winning it for the 3rd time in January 2024. While retaining the award from 2022, he first won it in 2019. Lionel Messi won the 2023 edition of the FIFA Men’s Best Player. He had 48 points from the poll, tying with Erling Haaland, and the body crowned him because he had more first-place votes.

Who is the FIFA Women’s Best Player for 2023?

Aitana Bonmatí won the 2023 Women’s Best Player Award, inspiring Spain to the triumph of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. She also won titles with Barcelona. Linda Caicedof, Real Madrid, is in second place.

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan. Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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LIST: Referees to Officiate 2025 UEFA Club Tournament Finals

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The club championship tournaments in Europe, facilitated by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), start wrapping up this season from midweek. Throughout the next two weeks, there will be four finals across all tournaments – the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, and Women’s Champions League.

UEFA has since released the official list of referees who will officiate these games, starting with the Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United, to be played at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday, May 21. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. Nigerian time.

Referee: Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Assistants: Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz (both Germany)
Fourth Official: Maurizio Mariani (Italy)
Reserve AR: Daniele Bindoni (Italy)
VAR: Bastian Dankert (Germany)
Assistant VAR: Benjamin Brand (Germany)
VAR Support: Carlos del Cerro Grande (Spain).

This will be followed by the Women’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona, to be played at Estádio José Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, May 24. The game will kick off at 5 p.m. Nigerian time.

Referee: Ivana Martinčić (Croatia)
Assistants: Sanja Rođak-Karšić & Maja Petravić (Croatia)
Fourth Official: Ivana Projkovska (North Macedonia)
Reserve AR: Staša Špur (Slovenia)
VAR: Tiago Bruno Lopes Martins (Portugal)
Assistant VAR: Momčilo Marković (Serbia)
VAR Support: Alen Borošak (Slovenia).

The Conference League final between Real Betis and Chelsea, will be played at Stadion Wrocław in Wrocław, Poland on Wednesday, May 28. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. Nigerian time.

Referee: Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Assistants: Senad Ibrišimbegović and Davor Beljo (both Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Fourth Official: Halil Umut Meler (Türkiye)
Reserve AR: Kerem Ersoy (Türkiye)
VAR: Jérôme Brisard (France)
Assistant VAR: Willy Delajod (France)
VAR Support: Marco di Bello (Italy).

The biggest showpiece of the season will be the 2025 UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan, to be played at the Munich Football Arena, Germany, on Saturday, May 31. The game will kick off at 8 p.m. Nigerian time.

Referee: István Kovács (Romania)
Assistants: Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi (both from Romania)
Fourth Official: Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro (Portugal)
Reserve AR: Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus (Portugal)
VAR: Dennis Johan Higler (Netherlands)
Assistant VAR: Catalin Sorin Popa (Romania)
VAR Support: Paulus van Boekel (Netherlands).

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Surebet247 App Review: Sports Betting and Online Casino App

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For those who want to make the most of their bets, the Surebet247 app has become an indispensable assistant. It provides access to the unique features of arbitrage betting directly from your mobile device. The developers have relied on convenience — you can download the application in just a couple of minutes without unnecessary difficulties.

How to Download the Surebet247 App on Android?

Users don’t have to figure out the installation process for a long time – everything is as simple and understandable as possible, even for beginners.

  1. The owner of the phone needs to open any browser and go to the official website of the bookmaker;
  2. On the main page, click on the “Mobile application” link;
  3. After clicking on the download button, the APK file will automatically download;
  4. When the file is downloaded, the user needs to open it and allow installation from unknown sources;
  5. The system will guide you through all the installation steps by itself – you just have to follow the prompts.

The Surebet247 App in iOS

Unfortunately, there is no official Surebet247 app in the App Store yet. Some sites may offer questionable download options, but experienced players strongly recommend taking no chances. It is much safer to use the mobile version of the site. It is optimized for iOS and works as well as the app.

Casino in the Surebet247 App

The Surebet247 app strives to offer users in its casino a wide range of entertainment options, but also fair play, supported by reliable providers and modern technologies.

  • Video slots. The slots section occupies a central place in the game library. There are both classic one-armed bandits and modern video slots with vivid graphics, interesting bonuses and the possibility of getting a big win;
  • Table games. In this section you will find classic table games such as poker, baccarat or roulette;
  • Live casino. For those who are looking for more interactivity, SureBet247 offers live games where you can interact with real dealers.

Sports in Surebet247

One of the main advantages is the huge number of sports that you can bet on. No matter what attracts you more — the dynamics of a football match, the strategy of basketball, or the tension of a tennis final — everything is presented here. It is important to note that Surebet247 supports both classic and exotic sports, making every game interesting and exciting. Let’s take a closer look at some of them:

  • Football. This is one of the most popular sections, especially among Nigerian fans. Here you will find bets on the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), as well as major European championships such as the English Premier League (EPL), La Liga (Spain), Bundesliga (Germany) and others. The odds are updated live, and the ability to place express bets significantly increases the winning potential;
  • Basketball. If you like speed games and team fighting, then you will find everything you need in this section. You can follow the NBA (National Basketball Association) matches and participate in bets on the winner, the exact score, totals and even the results of individual players. There are also tournaments of the African Basketball League, where Nigerian athletes often become leaders. Thanks to the user-friendly interface and the quick response of the system, you will always be aware of all changes and will be able to make decisions at the right moment;
  • Tennis. For fans of singles and doubles matches, the app has a complete list of tournaments, including Grand Slam (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) and other international events. Tennis matches have high odds, especially if you place bets in live mode. The developers have taken care to provide users with full access to information about the players, their previous results and current status, which allows them to more accurately assess their chances;
  • Cricket. This discipline is very popular in Nigeria, and SureBet247 has not ignored it. Here you can bet on international matches and participate in T20 format events, where the intrigue of each meeting reaches its peak. New tournaments are added regularly, and the coefficient system works quickly and fairly, ensuring equal conditions for every player;
  • Athletics. For those who prefer competitions without a ball, bets on running, jumping, throwing and other athletics disciplines are available in the application. It is especially interesting to watch how Nigerian athletes demonstrate their achievements on the international stage.

Conclusions

The Surebet247 app offers convenient access to profitable odds and casino games. Its main advantage is the ability to save users time by allowing them to place bets anywhere and at any time. The developers have managed to create a truly smart service that works for results.

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How to Update PariPulse App to the Latest Version

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The developers of the PariPulse app do not stand still, regularly releasing updates with new features and improvements. The application becomes faster and more stable with each update, correcting minor bugs and adding useful features. Users should always keep ParuPulse up to date — this is how they are the first to try out new features and play with maximum comfort. The notification system gently reminds you of the need for updates without interfering with the gameplay.

Why Update The PariPulse App?

Developers regularly release updates to ensure that the platform works smoothly, responds faster to user actions, and offers more interesting features. Here are the main benefits that you will get if you download latest version of the PariPulse app:

  • Elimination of common errors. Each new version of PariPulse fixes bugs and technical issues that may have occurred during the game or betting. This has made the application more stable and prevents problems such as freezes, crashes or incorrect display of coefficients. Eliminating errors also increased security and helped to avoid data loss or delays in withdrawals;
  • Speeding up the app. One of the key points of the updates is performance optimization. The latest version of the app is faster: screens load instantly, switching between sections is smooth, and games and broadcasts launch without unnecessary delays. This is especially important for users who want to make live bets in real time and not waste a second;
  • Adding relevant bonuses. With the new update, new promotions, reload bonuses, and free spins have appeared in PariPulse. These offers are designed for different categories of players. Thanks to this, even if you have been playing for a long time, you can discover new ways to increase your bankroll and increase the chances of big wins;
  • Introduction of new games. The platform strives to be always on trend, so new versions of PariPulse add modern slots, updated classics, and sometimes even unique designs that were previously unavailable. The app gives you the opportunity to try something new, to get additional emotions.

How To Update The PariPulse App Automatically

The PariPulse app is regularly updated to improve performance, add new features, and enhance security. These updates help the platform stay up-to-date and work smoothly even under high load conditions or changes in operating systems. Here’s how to upgrade the PariPulse app to the latest version effortlessly:

  1. After installing the app, open its settings and find the section related to updates. There you can enable the “Automatic Update” option, if available. This ensures that your app will always run on the latest version, and you won’t miss important improvements or bug fixes;
  2. Once the installation is complete, open PariPulse. You will immediately notice changes, whether it’s a new design, additional features, or improved system performance. Updates often include improvements in speed, interface, and stability, especially when using slots or live betting.

Conclusions

Installing the latest version of PariPulse is a must for those who want to get the most out of using the app. It makes the gameplay more comfortable, secure, and interesting. Don’t forget to check for updates, especially if you notice any glitches or want to learn about new features.

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