Lloyd: It is such a tremendous honour

fifa.noJSVideoMessage FIFA.com got the thoughts of the winner of The Best FIFA Women"s Player 2016, Carli Lloyd, moments after The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony.
“It is such a tremendous honour being player of the years last year and again this year. It feels the same. It is humbling. You work incredible hard each and every day. Obviously awards and stats they don’t mean anything – Just to think being an inspiration and help those around me, playing with some of the most fantastic players, my coach Jill Ellis and the coaching stuff is amazing. It’s an honour to be here. It’s a great night.
“I think 2016 was bittersweet. Obviously we felt short of the 2016 Olympics. I got married, which was a great day of my life and then to won this award is incredible. This award is not derailing me. I want to continue to keep improving. I want to keep getting better. There are o many things that I can work and improve in. I just want to g out there and help my team win and I want to be th..

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An evening to honour the “17th team”

© Getty Images They are the unsung heroes whose work is vital in ensuring that any tournament unfolds without a hitch. In recognition of their tireless efforts in a wide variety of roles, almost 1,000 volunteers at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016 enjoyed their own moment in the spotlight at Monday evening’s Volunteers Celebration.
“I want to thank all of you for your remarkable work,” said PNG Football Association president David Chung in an emotional speech to the assembled helpers. “Our country could never have hosted this World Cup so successfully without your help.”
Port Moresby governor Powes Parkop was similarly effusive in his praise of the fantastic work of local volunteers. “We are all extremely proud of your efforts, and you should be proud too,” he said. “You are all an important part of this tournament. Your total dedication has made this U-20 Women’s World Cup a success. With your smiles and hospitality, you represent the very best of our city and o..

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