FIFA's annual awards ceremony to return to London in 2018

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World football governing body FIFA's annual awards ceremony will return to London for a second year in a row on September 24, 2018.

"As a passionate football city in a nation with a strong footballing heritage, London will once again prove to be an excellent destination to host The Best FIFA Football Awards,” said FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban, “with the 2018 FIFA World Cup showcasing football's finest across Russia this summer, there is everything to play for, making this year's awards a truly exceptional occasion."

A total of nine trophies will be presented at the awards ceremony.

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Fans can vote before August 10 in deciding the men's and women's players and coaches of the year.

Winners will be chosen by a process involving stakeholders from across the world of football, including players, coaches, fans and media, with the three finalists of these awards announced in September.

Last year, Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the best men's player, the Netherlands' Lieke Martens was crowned the best women's player, French icon Zinedine Zidane was named the best coach and the Netherlands' Sarina Wiegman was awarded the trophy for the best FIFA women's coach.

(With inputs from Xinhua)