FIFA's The Best Football Awards 2021 is almost here and we have everything that you possibly need to know regarding this prestigious event.

The ceremony organised by the world governing body of the sport recognises the best players, both men and women, around the world and will honour those who have achieved extraordinary things over the past 12 months.

Last year, Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Manchester City's Lucy Bronze won the top prizes during last year's virtual ceremony, which took place behind closed doors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

With this in mind, a lot has happened in the world of football over the past year and new players are set to be honoured as the attention shifts.

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