FIFA's second gala to unveil The Best awards was a success. With Idris Elba as the host, football's governing body praised those they believe to be the best in this business during an evening filled with glamour and moments to remember.
The first major award saw Olivier Giroud taking the Puskas award home. Arsenal's French striker defeated Venezuelan striker Deyna Castellanos and South African goalie Oscarine Masuluke to the award.
Congratulations, @_OlivierGiroud_!
— #TheBest (@FIFAcom) October 23, 2017
The Frenchman’s scorpion kick wins the FIFA #Puskás Award 2017 #TheBest pic.twitter.com/xA69neDfoO
Zinedine Zidane claimed his first trophy as a manager after beating Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri to the Coach of the Year prize. Claudio Ranieri, who beat Zidane to the award last year, was in charge of giving Zizou this year's trophy.
Congratulations, Zinedine Zidane!
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Winner of #TheBest FIFA Men's Coach 2017 pic.twitter.com/fHTc3R1Q76
Despite losing the UEFA Champions League title to Real Madrid, Gianluigi Buffon defeated Keylor Navas and Manuel Neuer to win the award for the Best Goalkeeper in the world.
Congratulations, Gianluigi Buffon!
— #TheBest (@FIFAcom) October 23, 2017
Winner of #TheBest FIFA Goalkeeper 2017 pic.twitter.com/GfWChRvEn2
The FIFA fan award went to Celtic's supporters.
Congratulations, Celtic!
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Winners of the FIFA Fan Award 2017 #TheBest pic.twitter.com/ptGJtKU3PQ
Francis Koné, who saved an opponent's life on the pitch, picked up the FIFA Fair Play award.
Congratulations, Francis Kone!
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Winner of The FIFA Fair Play Award 2017 #TheBest pic.twitter.com/2sre73H4sQ
Later in the evening, the FIFPro XI was unveiled. Buffon, Alves, Sergio Ramos, Leonardo Bonucci, Marcelo, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Andrés Iniesta, Neymar, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were awarded a spot in that squad.
The Best Female Coach and Player of the Year awards went to the Netherlands. Sarina Wiegman and Lieke Martens were the winners, although they weren't able to attend the ceremony due to an upcoming World Cup Qualifying match.
Congratulations, Sarina Wiegman!
— #FIFAWWC (@FIFAWWC) October 23, 2017
Winner of the #TheBest FIFA Women's Coach 2017 pic.twitter.com/Kjv3gK5ugF
Congratulations, #LiekeMartens!
— #FIFAWWC (@FIFAWWC) October 23, 2017
Winner of #TheBest FIFA Women's Player 2017 pic.twitter.com/aKaTXHuQnz
The gala came to a close with Diego Maradona and Ronaldo giving away the trophy for The Best male player of the year.