This award ceremony was originally planned to be held in September, but because the epidemic was very serious at the time, FIFA hoped that the award ceremony would still be held on-site. After all, this is FIFA's most impressive thing, so it decided to postpone it.

However, as the end of the year approaches, the epidemic in the UK is still as severe as ever, with no sign of easing. FIFA has no choice but to hold the event online.

However, there was no shortage of awards given out.

Son Heung-min, a South Korean star who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, won the Puskas Award, the best goal award, without any controversy with a goal he scored at the end of last year.

Son Heung-min's classic goal took place in December last year, in the Premier League match between Tottenham and Burnley. Son Heung-min rode alone, dribbling the ball from the backcourt, accelerating all the way to shake off the pursuit and blockade of the entire opposing team, and after crossing a distance of about 12 meters, he dribbled the ball into the penalty area, and finally completed this wonderful goal with a calm shot.

This historic goal will not only become a Premier League classic, but also represent the highlight of an Asian player's career.

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All other awards in men's football were won by Manchester United players.

By leading his team to four consecutive Premier League titles and three consecutive Champions League titles, Mourinho won the best men's football coach for three consecutive years.

Last season, De Gea's performance was still at the level of the world's top goalkeeper. In terms of goalkeeper statistics and team honors, De Gea was extremely outstanding. In the face of the five-time champion's honor, De Gea's position as the best goalkeeper and the best team is unshakable.

The FIFA World Footballer of the Year award also fell into Bruno's pocket without any surprise. He won the FIFA World Footballer of the Year award for three consecutive years. Together with the FIFA Ballon d'Or he won in 2015, he now owns four FIFA World Footballer of the Year trophies.

Rashford won the FIFA Foundation Award. In the past year, Rashford successfully lobbied the British government to provide free lunches for disadvantaged children, helped raise more than 2000 million pounds, and helped charities provide food for those in need in his spare time.

FIFA praised Rashford's "outstanding efforts and humanitarian work to end child poverty" and will donate $10 to support his charity.

Rashford also gave his acceptance speech in an interview: "I just want to say thank you, because the people I know from other countries, they all want to get involved, they want to understand and learn more about it. This will have a chain reaction because this is starting to happen in other countries. I have received text messages from players from different leagues, and they all hope to do something similar for their country."

"For me it's great and that's why I do what I do. I want to make a difference and make people's lives better. It's had a good impact and it will continue to work in the end. The kids are looking forward instead of looking back, they're holding their heads up instead of looking down, so thank you to everyone."

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It is late December, Christmas is approaching, and the Christmas devil schedule is about to begin.

On the afternoon of December 12th, Manchester United faced a new opponent, newly promoted Leeds United.

The Red Rose and the White Rose are a pair of well-known rivals in the history of England. After the death of King Edward III of England, the descendants of his third son, the House of Lancaster, and the descendants of his fourth son, the House of York, started a decades-long struggle for the rulership of England.

The impact of this war was far-reaching and affected the future development of England in many ways. To commemorate this war, Lancaster University and York University would hold the Rose Tournament between the two schools in May every year. On the football field, Manchester United, representing the Lancaster Red Rose, and Leeds United, representing the York White Rose, have always been a pair of rivals.

Just as Manchester's cotton industry suppressed Leeds's sheep textile industry, the Red Rose Manchester United has long been the more successful side. In the early days, both sides were not very successful, and because of the ups and downs, the War of the Roses has been intermittent.

In the 1964s and 1965s, the competition between the two teams gradually reached its climax. At that time, Manchester United's coach was the famous Matt Busby, while Leeds United was led by Don Revie. In the 89- season, Leeds United eliminated Manchester United in the FA Cup with an th-minute lore, and in the league, Manchester United finally won the championship by beating Leeds United with a goal difference advantage.

The 1960s and 1970s were the peak of the rivalry between the two teams, but also the peak of English football hooliganism. Fights between the football hooligan organizations representing the two teams were commonplace.

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What Manchester United fans love to talk about most in the feud between Manchester United and Leeds United, and what makes Leeds United fans furious is that Manchester United has poached many good players from Leeds United, the most famous of which are undoubtedly Cantona, Ferdinand and Alan Smith.

It is said that Cantona came to Manchester United because Leeds United wanted a Manchester United player, but Ferguson refused. Then Ferguson casually asked if Cantona was for sale. Leeds United said yes, so the deal was negotiated and the Manchester United king returned.

Ferdinand and Smith were acquired by Manchester United because Leeds United was in great financial difficulties and could only raise funds by selling players. Ferdinand became the backbone of Manchester United's defense for more than a decade and is one of the best central defenders in the team's history, while Smith is the most iron-blooded warrior in the eyes of Manchester United fans.

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Now, with Leeds United advancing into the Premier League under the leadership of "Madman" Bielsa, the "Rose Derby" is finally staged again in the Premier League after 16 years.

Although Leeds United is a newly promoted team, Bielsa has endowed Leeds United with an almost crazy offensive attribute, making the entire Premier League feel that this is a tough nut to crack. The 3:4 loss to Liverpool, although Klopp got 3 points, Bielsa still won an honorable defeat; the 1:1 draw with Manchester City made Guardiola see that the old is still the best.

Especially since Leeds United had just beaten Newcastle 5:2 in the last round, Mourinho needed to be focused enough in this game to avoid a disastrous outcome.

In the first 13 games of Leeds United this season, there were as many as 4 games with 6 goals or more. Although the two sides won and lost alternately, it was enough to show Bielsa's football philosophy - if you don't knock me down, you will be knocked down.

Therefore, Mourinho is destined to face two choices: either take the initiative to attack first and beat Leeds United without any chance to fight back, or withstand Leeds United's fierce attack and then strike back.

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Players from both teams are already in the player tunnel waiting to play.

Mourinho shook hands with visiting Leeds United coach Bielsa and then returned to the home team's coaching bench.

"Players from both teams are about to play. Let's take a look at the starting lineups of the two teams today," said Andy Gray.

Leeds United starting lineup (4141):

Goalkeeper: Meslier;

Defense: Dallas, Allin, Cooper, Alioski;

Defensive midfielder: Phillips;

Midfielders: Rafinha, Rodrigo, Klich, Harrison;

Striker: Bamford.

"Leeds United's starting lineup continued the 4141 from the previous round of the league, and there was no adjustment to the starting lineup. It can be seen that Bielsa wanted to replicate the atmosphere of the previous 5-2 victory over Newcastle."

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Manchester United lineup (433):

Goalkeeper: David de Gea

Defense: Cancelo, Maguire, Van Dijk, Luke Shaw;

Midfield: Kante, Bruno, Gundogan;

Forwards: Mahrez, McTominay, Greenwood;

"For Manchester United, Mourinho continues to rotate, with McTominay, Greenwood and Mahrez partnering up in the front line, and Bruno, Kante and Gundogan in the midfield."

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Andy Gray said: "This is Leeds United's return to the Premier League after 13 years. Bielsa's team achieved 5 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in the first 17 league rounds, ranking 22th with 20 points. Bielsa is known as a madman in football and is famous for his pursuit of extreme offense. At present, Leeds United has scored a total of 24 goals, ranking eighth among 2 teams. However, they also have big problems on the defensive end. They have conceded a total of goals, only goals less than West Bromwich Albion, and tied with Sheffield United for the second most goals conceded."

"Mourinho is a head coach who puts defense first. His team has always been known for its impenetrable defense. Manchester United has conceded 13 goals in 13 league games, only one more than Tottenham, making it the second-fewest team in terms of goals conceded."

Martin Taylor, who is partnered with Andy Taylor, said curiously: "A head coach who advocates offense extremely meets a head coach who attaches great importance to defense. What kind of sparks will the two create? Let's wait and see!"

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Although Leeds United is just a newly promoted team and their opponent Manchester United is the Premier League champion, this game is one of the most watched games in this round of the Western Premier League and is broadcast live to the whole of the UK and many countries and regions around the world.

At this moment, commentators from various countries are explaining to the fans and spectators, telling them what is happening in this stadium at this moment and what kind of grudges exist between the two teams.

Manchester United captain Bruno and Leeds United captain Cooper are tossing a coin.

Bruno guessed the coin correctly, Manchester United got the right to choose sides, and Leeds United got the right to kick off.

"Win the first game." Mourinho nodded with satisfaction.

Faria glanced at Mourinho, wondering if he was a little nervous, and then he asked: "Are you nervous?"

"Nervous? How could that be?" Mourinho shook his head, with an expression that asked, "How could you have such a thought?"

Faria felt a little ashamed, it seemed that he had misunderstood.

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