Cristiano Ronaldo saw eternal rival Lionel Messi walk away with the Fifa Best award for 2019, but those in Portugal have come out in support of a player they consider to be ‘the best ever’.
Barcelona’s Lionel Messi has been named the Best Fifa Men’s Player at this year’s awards ceremony, beating Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo to scoop the prize.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits they have to improve the defensive side of their game, but says a lack of clean sheets is not down to a more attacking approach.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has denied reports that he is on the verge of signing a new contract with the club.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has praised Bayern Munich centre back Niklas Sule, claiming that the 24-year-old is among his favourite centre backs.
It’s rare to see defenders win individual prizes over attackers – but Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has recently scooped two. Is this the sign of a shifting tide?
Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk will renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after being shortlisted alongside the two greats in The Best Fifa Football Awards.
A ‘passion’ for preventing goals, great coaching and Liverpool’s ‘world-class forwards’ are what Virgil Van Dijk believes helped him become the first defender to win Uefa’s Men’s Player of the Year award on Thursday.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been named the Uefa Men’s Player of the Year for 2018-19, seeing off competition from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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