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Luis Figo wins 'Footballranking Fan Award 2001'

This week Real Madrid’s Luis Figo received the 'Footballranking Fan Award 2001' after being voted the most favorite player on www.footballranking.com.

The world's largest independent football fan ranking system received over 250.000 votes from soccer fans from over 220 countries.

Figo, one of the most expensive players in the history of the game has played for European giants Barcelona and now plies he's trade at Real Madrid with World player of the year Zidane.

Figo's rapid rise to immortality was highlighted at the Euro 2000 tournament where excellent displays brought Portugal to the brink of the final.

The awards have been designed to enable each fan to honour his/her favourite player, keeper and coach for their achievements. As a stimulus to vote, each registered fan has the chance to meet and personally present the Fan Award to their idol, commented Footballranking CEO Bart Sikkens.


Under the eye of the camera of Real Madrid Television, Figo said, "I feel honoured to be appreciated by so many fans". By signing several balls, Figo showed his support to The 'World Needs Balls', a global children's project of Footballranking.

For more information and pictures visit www.footballranking.com