Zurich [Switzerland], May 7: Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) announced two new award categories on Monday to promote women's football across the globe. The two new award categories are off Women's goalkeeper of the year and a women's team of the year. This announcement means and both men and women will be up for receiving accolades in the same categories at the FIFA Best ceremony in Milan on September 23. Who Will Win the FIFA Player of the Year Award 2018? Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric in Top 5 Predictions.

"FIFA is certain that France will host a groundbreaking edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup this year, so I cannot think of a better moment to introduce these new awards," Zvonimir Boban, FIFA's Deputy Secretary-General said in an official statement."It is yet another step in the right direction to raise the profile of women's football," he added.

Awards will be given out in 11 categories and the categories are as follows:The Best FIFA Men's PlayerThe Best FIFA Women's PlayerThe Best FIFA Men's CoachThe Best FIFA Women's CoachThe Best FIFA Men's GoalkeeperThe Best FIFA Women's Goalkeeper*FIFA Pro Men's World 11FIFA Pro Women's World 11The FIFA Puskas AwardThe FIFA Fair Play AwardThe FIFA Fan AwardThe coronation of The Best of the season will be held at Milan's historic Teatro Alla Scala. Indian Women's Football League Begins on Sunday.

The details about the voting procedure for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019, including key release dates and the rules of allocation for each award will be made available later.

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