Soccer: Figo named World Player of the Year

Luis Figo has been named FIFA World Player of the Year.

Soccer: Figo named World Player of the Year
Mon, 17 Dec, 2001 - 16:06

Portugal's Luis Figo has been voted Fifa World Player Of The Year for 2001, pipping bookies' favourite David Beckham into second place.

Figo's Real Madrid team-mate Raul came third.

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