Where to watch the 2019 FIFA Football Awards?

UberTiger · 22 Sep 2019 at 19:47

Does anyone know where I can watch and potentially record this tomorrow in the UK?

Is it on normal TV?

According to their site it says they're going to stream it on Facebook and YouTube, but the YouTube stream seems region locked

https://www.fifa.com/the-best-fifa-football-awards/news/follow-the-best-with-fifa-digital-x3623

Cob · 22 Sep 2019 at 21:42

It's on Sky Sports. That'll be why the stream is restricted in the UK.

UberTiger · 22 Sep 2019 at 22:11

Ahh right, thanks, that makes sense, thanks.

MikeTimbers · 23 Sep 2019 at 19:40

The awards are opening with Ballet?

UberTiger · 23 Sep 2019 at 19:44

Yes, it's being hosted at La Scala, one of the most famous Opera houses in the world, famous for its ballet

http://www.teatroallascala.org/en/index.html

MikeTimbers · 23 Sep 2019 at 19:50

I get that but it's probably the first time that many of the audience there and on TV around the world have actually watched any.

UberTiger · 23 Sep 2019 at 20:03

Maybe for some TV viewers, but I don't imagine that's the case for the audience.

With it being hosted in Italy and at La Scala it's not that unsurprising considering how integral ballet and opera are to Italian culture.

Ballet dancers also share many of the same athletic traits and challenges as footballers.

Even though it may seem kind of opposite to football, both require flexibility, speed, agility and strength.

MikeTimbers · 23 Sep 2019 at 20:11

Jurgen Klopp - FIFA Coach of the Year!

MikeTimbers · 23 Sep 2019 at 20:37

Goalkeeper of the Year - Allison Becker

Pigeon_Killer · 23 Sep 2019 at 20:38

Both massively deserved.

Edit: Marcelo in the XI ahead of Alba or Robertson? WTF?

Edit: Well the **** done you idiot. Racism is apparently no longer acceptable!!! When was it ever acceptable :mad:

MikeTimbers · 23 Sep 2019 at 20:59

One day someone other than a goal scorer will be recognised in the awards.

Tombstone · 23 Sep 2019 at 21:06

Messi got player then. Bah

BaZ87 · 23 Sep 2019 at 21:07

MikeTimbers said:
One day someone other than a goal scorer will be recognised in the awards.

Messi and Ronaldo will still be getting nominated for these awards even if they were injured for the entire season.

Pigeon_Killer · 23 Sep 2019 at 21:10

I'd obviously prefer it if VVD won but 54 goals and 20 assists in 58 games is phenomenal and FIFA always favour attackers. Ballon d'Or is the one that matters anyway.

I have more of an issue with Marcelo ahead of Robertson in the team tbh.

Mark1989 · 23 Sep 2019 at 21:23

Either make new awards e.g best defender, best midfielder or unless Messi or Ronaldo do something new stop giving them it.

Now what I mean by the above is being realistic Messi and Ronaldo both get 40 goals a season every year its become there normal.

They should not be getting these awards anymore for that reason, what about the other players who have a spectacular season or two but still lose out.

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Shamikebab · 23 Sep 2019 at 21:41

I thought it was best player award? Not most improved?

explicit4u · 23 Sep 2019 at 22:04

Their consistency doesn't make their numbers any less outrageous, 74 goals and assists is insane.

Marcelo ahead of Robertson is criminal, even TAA should be in there ahead of Ramos.

BaZ87 · 23 Sep 2019 at 22:21

Can't believe Origi didn't win it.

Kill_Phil · 24 Sep 2019 at 06:16

Mickey mouse awards.

Andybtsn · 24 Sep 2019 at 09:25

explicit4u said:
Their consistency doesn't make their numbers any less outrageous, 74 goals and assists is insane.

Marcelo ahead of Robinson is criminal, even TAA should be in there ahead of Ramos.

Paul Robinson