Heroes, villains and clowns: Simon Kuper’s World Cup awards

The FIFA World Cup is a major international football tournament that attracts widespread attention and scrutiny. As a result, various commentators and pundits often weigh in with their own assessments and awards to recognize notable performances and events during the tournament. The creation of alternative awards by a columnist like Simon Kuper reflects the public's desire for diverse perspectives and critiques of the tournament.

Heroes, villains and clowns: Simon Kuper’s World Cup awards

With Fifa a bit short on credibility, the FT columnist has stepped in to create his own prizes