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FIFA's THE BEST PLAYER AWARDS

      "Every magic trick consists of three acts: the first act is called the pledge. The magician shows you something ordinary, when of course: it probably isn't. The second act is called the turn. The magician makes this ordinary something do: something extraordinary. Now you're looking for the secret, which you won't find: and that's why there's the third act, called the prestige. This is the part with the twists and turns, and when games hang in the balance. Then you see something amazing you've never seen before."
                                                       -Sky Sports Montage for El Clasico 2011/2012.
And that's what these humans are, magicians 🎩. 

 
We are not worthy of them. (c)www.insolite-foot.fr
     FIFA's THE BEST Men's award will be presented tonight in London's Palladium. And it's down to the three aliens (that's how Totti sees it).
     2017 has been another brilliant year for Cristiano, Lionel Messi, and Neymar. Individual honors, titles, you name it. Indications point to the Portuguese receiving his 5th award in this category.
Having spearheaded Real Madrid's La Liga and UEFA Champions League triumphs, Zizou's talisman already dabbing all the way. He wasn't short of goals too: hitting the 50-Goal mark For club and country this past season.
    How about Jor-el's son? The Argentine magician weaved his wand on numerous occasions which got him the Pichichi as well as the Copa Del Rey success. Of course he was the front runner for Luis Enrique, with more than 60 strikes for the Catalans in all competitions.
     Messi's fave buddy Neymar played the supporting act very well. That PSG comeback the pick of the bunch. Bet he'll be on top next 2 years. His blitzing start to his PSg career just a testament to how good he is. The rightful heir to the throne.
Best thing in the U.S. since Dwayne Johnson (c) nynewsdaily.com

      FIFA's THE BEST Women's award also will be given this night. Last year's winner Carli Lloyd (oh she's good) well in contention to defend her crown. The 35-year old had another stellar year for Club Houston Dash and for her national team (U.S.A). Report suggest Donald Trump is somewhere in London negotiating.

      Dutch player Lieke Martens looks the favourite for the prize after helping her country to success in this year's European Championships. She as aresult received the UEFA Best Player award in the summer. Guess she'll be standing next to you know who on the podium.

      Talk about a diamond in the rough. Venezuela's Deyna Castellanos has been nominated for the right to be crowned the best in the world. And she doesn't play in a professional league. You have no excuse, AY. She's in her second-year in the Florida State University. The 18-year old has more than impressed for her nation in the UEFA Youth Olympics and in the U-17 championships. She's scored 14 in 15 games for her University team Florida. She's up for the Puskas award too, courtesy of a 30-yard free-kick beauty. You should see it.  Even Messi isn't up for that. 
The genius that is Deyna Castellanos. (c)xboxonezone.com
       We await the winners tonight. Should be number 5 eh? And oh, South America may finally have another winner since 2015. Not you Lionel. 

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