MONTE CARLO
THE EVENT
While the main awards weekend was held in Guiyang, China, the excitement began in the heart of Europe with an electric evening of celebration at the 2019 Nomination Ceremony.
Footballing icons such as Oliver Kahn, the imposing and outstanding former Bayern Munich goalkeeper, and Liverpool legends, Steve McManaman and Robbie Fowler, were among those to announce the nominations. The elite calibre of the guests spread excitement throughout the 200 in attendance and laid the foundation for a hotly anticipated award ceremony which would follow in July.
It was an opportunity, too, to honour and recognise distinguished guests outside of the prize categories who had nevertheless made immeasurable contributions to the world through football and who are exemplary role models themselves.
THE NAMES
An evening of footballing celebration, appreciation, and anticipation in the glamorous surroundings of Monte Carlo’s Salle Des Etoiles - the announcement of the 2019 nominees was a night to remember.
German legendary goalkeeper — Oliver Kahn announced Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Franck Ribery, Robert Lewandowski, Francesc Fabregas, David Silva, N’golo Kante, Eden Hazard, Robin Van Persie and Thomas Muller were amongst the nominees for the Lifetime Achievement.
The awards nominations of Newcomer Achievement, the Influencer and the Football Journalist: Special Recognition were announced by the soccer legend Robbie Fowler and McManaman respectively.
The 2019 Awards Ceremony was consecutively held in Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province from 12-15 July of 2019.
SALLE DES ETOILES
ICONIC SET-UP TO MATCH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD CONCEPT
Spread across 1,000 m², the Salle des Etoiles is one of Europe’s most fascinating venues. The setting here is simply unique. Through its large bay windows, this venue dedicated to the most breathtaking of performances offers incredible views. Its roof can be opened up to allow the stars on stage to perform under the stars. For an enchanting night out featuring dinner and a show or a concert, the Salle des Etoiles is ideally located in the heart of the Sporting Monte-Carlo.
This iconic location was a perfect place to launch The Football Achievers Award Concept and The Sporting Monte-Carlo was the perfect embodiment of all the magic and fantasy that awaits in the Principality of Monaco.
NOMINATIONS CEREMONY PARTNERS
