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Guardiola, Tuchel, Mancini up for FIFA best coach award
Baku, January 7, AZERTAC
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola was joined by the coach who beat him in the 2021 Champions League final, Thomas Tuchel of Chelsea, on the FIFA shortlist to be named best in the world, according to AP.
Guardiola won his third Premier League title at Man City last season though the European title has eluded the club.
The shortlist of three candidates for the FIFA coaching award in men's soccer was completed by Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to the European Championship title.
European dominance was confirmed in the FIFA shortlist for the coaching award in women's soccer. Lluis Cortes of Champions League winner Barcelona was joined by Emma Hayes of beaten finalist Chelsea and Sarina Wiegman, who left Euro 2017 winner the Netherlands after the Tokyo Olympics to take over at England.
FIFA will announce winners on Jan. 17 in an online ceremony from its headquarters in Zurich.