The UEFA Champions League draw for the 2019/20 football season won’t be the only big event at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on August 29, 2019 (Thursday). The European Football Association is also set to give away the best 2018/19 Player of the Year Awards on Thursday night gala with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Virgil van Dijk are all in contention. Messi and Ronaldo have already won the award two and three times each, while Liverpool’s Van Dijk is chasing his first UEFA individual award. Meanwhile, fans can find all details regarding the online free live streaming, telecast, timings and other details of the UEFA Player of the Year Awards below. UEFA Champions League 2019-20 Group Stage Draw Free Live Streaming Online: Where to Watch Live Telecast of UCL Draw on TV in Indian Time (IST)?

Barcelona’s Messi finished as the top goal scorer in the Champions League last season and was also the top goal-scorer in Europe. He led Barcelona to its 10th La Liga title in Spain scoring 36 times in just 34 appearances for them. The 32-year-old Argentine also netted 12 goals in the Champions League. Ronaldo, on the other, was pivotal in Juventus’ record 35th Serie A title. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: Football Stars Shortlisted for Best Forwards for 2018-19 UEFA Champions League Award.

Ronaldo scored 21 goals in Italy but disappointed heavily in Europe scoring just six-time in nine appearances in the UCL. Virgil van Dijk was, however, the most successful player in Europe among those three. Van Dijk was a colossus at the back as Liverpool rode to its sixth European crown after defeating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the 2018/19 Champions League title.

When Will UEFA Player of the Year Award Take Place? Know Date, Time and Venue Details

The UEFA Champions League draw and UEFA Player of the Year Awards for the 2019/20 European football season will take place at Monaco in France on August 29, 2019 (Thursday). The UCL draw is set to begin at 09:30 pm IST.

Where to Watch Live Telecast of UEFA Player of the Year Award? TV Channels in India

Football frenzy Fans eager to watch the live telecast of the UEFA 2019/20 Champions League draw as well as the UEFA Player of the Year Awards will be excited to know that Sony Network will be broadcasting the draw live in India. The 2019/20 UCL draw will be telecasted live on Star Sports 2 and its HD subsidy.

How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online of UEFA Player of the Year Award Ceremony?

For those not able to catch the live-action of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League draw and UEFA Player of the Year Awards on any television sets can switch to online media and enjoy the live streaming of the draw from Monaco. Sonyliv, which is the official online platform of Sony Network, will be live streaming the 2019/20 UCL draw for fans in India. Fans can also live stream the 2019/20 UCL group stage draw for free on UEFA's official website.

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