Cyprus WNT win FIFPRO Merit Award
Cyprus WNT win FIFPRO Merit Award Cyprus forward in UEFA Women’s Euro qualifying match. (PA Images)
Javiera Moreno and the Cyprus women’s national team are among the winners of the new FIFPRO Merit Awards, while there was also a special recognition for Aidana Otorbaeva.
The winners of these special honours were picked by a selection committee, consisting of former Merit Award winner Haley Carter, Global Player Council member Gabriella Garton, and union representatives from all FIFPRO Divisions (Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe).
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