Manchester United star Alessia Russo lifted the Player of the Year prize at the inaugural Women's Football Awards ️⚽️ Meanwhile Barcelona's Keira Walsh took home International Player of the Year.
Manchester Laces were honoured with Grassroots Initiative of the Year for their work in encouraging participation in women's football, while broadcaster and Women's Super League Hall of Fame star Karen Carney was honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award as the final gong of the night.Former England captain Carol Thomas, who captained the Lionesses to the 1984 European final, was presented with a special recognition award.
'I am so proud to be part of this event. For the first time women's football has got the recognition it deserved. It is even more special because the public nominated and voted for these awards. 'So many big names attended this event. It was incredible. Huge credit to all of the winners. We're already planning for the event in 2024.'
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