Pele's outstanding contribution to the game has been recognised again, this time by the newly launched International Football Awards. The Brazilian legend has won the first IFA Lifetime Achievement Award, while David Beckham has picked up the Global Football Ambassador Award.
There are 16 other categories to vote for at the website, including European Footballer of the Year, Best International Coach and Best Referee.
Monday, 15 December 2008
Sunday, 14 December 2008
Charlton wins BBC Award
Sir Bobby Charlton picked up the 2008 BBC Sports Personality's Lifetime Achievement award tonight. Charlton, 71, helped England to World Cup success in 1966 of course and then led Manchester United to European Cup glory in 1968, scoring twice in the final.
The award, which recognises Sir Bobby's 50 years dedicated to football, was presented to him by brother Jack. Charlton received a standing ovation from the 9,000-capacity audience inside the Liverpool Echo Arena. England 1966 shirts signed by ten of the winning team, including Charlton, and 1968 European Cup shirts are both available in the icons shop.
The award, which recognises Sir Bobby's 50 years dedicated to football, was presented to him by brother Jack. Charlton received a standing ovation from the 9,000-capacity audience inside the Liverpool Echo Arena. England 1966 shirts signed by ten of the winning team, including Charlton, and 1968 European Cup shirts are both available in the icons shop.
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