For the next couple of weeks the sporting world will be held in suspense as world football governing body FIFA prepares to announce the best male and female player in 2011.

From the look of things, we should expect a new winner in both categories as the level of competition has been extremely high through out the year.

Norway 1-8 Germany
Maren Meinert's side claimed their fourth UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship title with a record final victory in Imola.