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Manchester  City  Football  Club  is  delighted  to
       announce  that  defender  Lucy  Bronze  has  been
       named as The Best FIFA Women’s Player of the Year
       for 2020.
            The  29-year-old  has  also  been  included  in
       the  FIFA  FIFPRO  Women  World  XI  for  the  third
       time in the last four years - a line-up which is chosen
       and  compiled  by  her  fellow  professionals.  Bronze
       saw  off  competition  for  the  main  accolade
       meanwhile  from  former  Lyon  team  mate  Wendie
       Renard  and  Chelsea  striker  Pernille  Harder,  with
       this  the  latest  addition  in  a  long  line  of  personal
       awards for the defender.
            The year of 2020 has seen the seasoned full
       back win the UEFA Women’s Champions League for  Photos - Man City Photos/Victoria Haydn
       a third successive time with Olympique Lyonnais, completing a treble winning 2019-20 campaign
       that also saw her lift the Division 1 Feminine and Coupe de France titles. Following her return to
       Manchester City, she was victorious in the Women’s FA Cup Final against Everton at Wembley
       Stadium in November.
            These personal honours meanwhile are in addition to her being named as BBC Women’s
       Footballer of the Year back in March. Speaking about both awards, Bronze said: “What a surprise
       –  even  to  be  nominated  alongside  the  two  other  players,  they  are  both  incredible  players  and
       outstanding human beings as well.
            "I don't think I have the words right now to explain how I am feeling. If there is anything
       2020 has taught us, it is to appreciate every moment you have, never look too far ahead and live in
       the here and now.
            "I will appreciate winning this award now more than ever and I will remember this moment
       for the rest of my life."
            Ferran Soriano, Chief Executive Officer of Manchester City, said: “This is totally deserved
       for Lucy and the latest in a long list of personal awards over the course of her career so far.  She is
       an incredible talent and global recognition like this is testament to the world class player that she
       has become.
            “Bringing her back to the Club in the summer was a huge signal of intent for both ourselves
       and Lucy in terms of how we both view the future of our women’s team.
            “Everybody at Manchester City is extremely proud of her individual successes at The Best
       FIFA Awards 2020 and hope that they are the first of many for her in a City shirt.”
            Gavin Makel – Managing Director of Manchester City Women - echoed those sentiments,
       adding: “Everyone at Manchester City Football Club sends huge congratulations to Lucy on what is
       an amazing achievement. She thoroughly deserves this award, having proven time and again that
       she is up there with the world’s elite.
            “We  couldn’t  be  more  delighted  for  her  in  what  is  special  recognition  of  her  abilities,
       professionalism and drive to succeed at the highest level.”

        This will be the last issue published ahead of
                         the holiday break.
         The next edition of Women’s Soccer Scene
                        will be produced on
                   Thursday 7th January 2021.
          A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
                           from all of us!
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