The Best: Pep Guardiola Clinches Best Coach of the Year Award for 2023

FIFA, the global football governing body, has revealed the recipient of the prestigious Best Coach of the Year award for 2023.

Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, secured the accolade for guiding the Cityzens through a remarkable treble-winning season (FA Cup, Premier League, and the UEFA Champions League). The Spanish football maestro was officially honored during the award ceremony held in London on Monday, January 15, 2024.

Guardiola triumphed over competitors, including Inter Milan’s manager Simeone Inzaghi and former Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti. The selection process involved votes from national team coaches and captains, expert journalists, and supporters worldwide. Independent observers oversaw the voting procedure, with the complete results set to be published on FIFA’s website following the awards ceremony.