Summary

  • Lionel Messi named world's best player

  • US midfielder Carli Lloyd wins Women's Player of the Year

  • Barcelona boss Luis Enrique named Coach of the Year

  • US World Cup winner Jill Ellis wins Women's Coach of the Year

  • Four from Barca and four from Real on FifPro World XI

  • GET INVOLVED: #bbcfootball

  1. Postpublished at 18:11

    Is that a semblance of a smile from Lionel Messi as his Barca boss Luis Enrique is announced as men's coach of the year? Possibly. The pair were reported to have had a strained relationship at points over the past 18 months or so. But Messi looks happy enough that Enrique has pipped his mentor Pep Guardiola.

  2. champagne moment

    CHAMPAGNE MOMENT - Luis Enriquepublished at 18:09

    World Coach - Men's Football

    No surprises here. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique wins the 'World Coach - Men's Football' prize. Unfortunately the Spaniard is not there in Zurich to collect the award, instead sending up some Barca bureaucrat to babble on for a few moments. 

    Luis EnriqueImage source, EPA
  3. World Coach - Men's Footballpublished at 18:08

    Ballon d'OrImage source, Getty Images

    Two of these three men are instantly recognisable. The other is only recognisable to football hipsters. All three of hoping to win tonight's next prize.

    Luis Enrique - the man in the middle - enjoyed a dream debut season as Barcelona boss, leading the Blaugrana to their second-ever treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey and Uefa Champions League. And his side added the Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup to the trophy cabinet for good measure.

    The Spaniard goes up against one of his Barca predecessors - and his good pal - Pep Guardiola. However, the Bayern boss had to make do with just one trophy in 2015.

    The lesser-known face belongs to Jorge Sampaoli. The Argentine coach earns his spot on the shortlist by guiding Chile to a historic first triumph in the Copa America.

  4. Postpublished at 18:07

    Jill Ellis: "It is a true honour. This represents a whole lot of people, our players, captains, staff.

    "My sincere gratitude for your efforts and belief. My dad was my first coach and it is a thrill to have him here.

    "To Fifa, to our own federation, thank you for your belief, your vision and your investment in women's football."

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    CHAMPAGNE MOMENT - Jill Ellispublished at 18:05

    World Coach - Women's Football

    Tonight is not Mark Sampson's night. His England predecessor Hope Powell walks on to the stage to announce the winner, opening the golden envelope to reveal United States coach Jill Ellis's name.

    Jill EllisImage source, Getty Images
  6. World Coach - Women's Footballpublished at 18:04

    Ballon d'OrImage source, Getty Images

    Right, here we go. The first individual award is the 'World Coach of the Year - Women's Football'. 

    And *sounds patriotic klaxon* we have some British interest!

    England manager Mark Sampson led his team to third place at the Fifa Women's World Cup last year and, as a result, fifth in the world rankings - both best-ever placings for the Lionesses.

    But he faces tough competition to win this award. United States' World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis and Japan boss Norio Sasaki, whose team lost to the US in the final, make up the shortlist.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2016

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  8. Ballon d'Or nomineepublished at 18:02

    Lionel Messi (Argentina)

    Lionel Messi on whether he will win tonight: "You hear all sorts of opinions, the truth is we trust we can do good things because of the whole team.

    "They were two tough months when I was injured because I had to follow games on television."

  9. Ballon d'Or nomineepublished at 18:00

    Lionel Messi (Argentina)

    The first Ballon d'Or nominee needs little introduction. It's Gary Lineker's favourite for the gold bauble....Lionel Messi!

    The Barcelona magician is going for a record fifth Ballon d'Or and 52 goals in 61 games during 2015 make him the strong favorite...

    Lionel MessiImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2016

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  11. Women's World Player of the Year nomineepublished at 17:57

    Carli Lloyd (United States)

    Time to have an in-depth look at the first nominee for the Fifa Women's World Player of the Year - United States midfielder Carli Lloyd.

    The 33-year-old was instrumental in her nation's triumph at the Women's World Cup, winning the player of the tournament too.

    "She wants the hard tackles and the bloody noses. That's what makes here a champion," says team-mate Hope Solo.

    Thankfully Lloyd appears on stage claret free...

    US midfielder Carli LloydImage source, Reuters
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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2016

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  13. FifPro World XIpublished at 17:55

    Ladies and gentlemen...here's how the world's best football team would line up....

    FifproImage source, BBC Sport
  14. Pogba 'honoured' by inclusionpublished at 17:53

    Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba on being named in the FifPro World XI: "It is true it is an honour for me to be for the first time and hopefully not the last.

    "The Euros will be staged in France and we hope to emulate those who have gone before us and won it here at home."

    Juventus striker Paul PogbaImage source, EPA
  15. Van Basten hails 'champion' teampublished at 17:51

    Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Marco van Basten, sat among the audience, has the microphone thrust into his face.

    And the former Netherlands striker, who has also coached his national side, says: "If we had a team with all these champions, as a coach it would be good to be quiet.

    "I just wish them good luck, they are all winners."

    Fifa World XIImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 January 2016

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  17. FifPro World XIpublished at 17:49

    Forwards

    Anyone fancy stopping this forward line??

    Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

    Neymar (Barcelona)

    Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

    Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoImage source, AFP
  18. FifPro World XIpublished at 17:48

    Midfielders

    The world's football fans have opted for a 4-3-3. Lining up in the middle are:

    Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)

    Paul Pogba (Juventus)

    Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

  19. FifPro World XIpublished at 17:47

    Defenders

    Here's the back four...

    Dani Alves (Barcelona)

    Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)

    Thiago Silva (PSG)

    Marcelo (Real Madrid)

    Samuel Eto'o and Thiago SilvaImage source, Getty Images
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    Samuel Eto'o and Thiago Silva

  20. FifPro World XIpublished at 17:46

    Goalkeeper - Manuel Neuer

    And between the sticks is....Manuel Neuer! But the Bayern Munich man is not in Zurich to line up behind his four-man defence....

    Bayern Munich keeper Manuel NeuerImage source, Getty Images