A Japanese supporter who became a hot topic for picking up trash after a match at last year’s World Cup Qatar tournament was selected as a candidate for the “Fan Award”, an annual commendation by FIFA, which honors the most impressive supporter. was
FIFA announced the candidates for last year’s annual awards on the 12th, and Japanese supporters were selected as candidates for the “Fan Award”, which honors the most impressive supporters.
Japanese supporters made headlines for picking up trash at stadiums after matches at last year’s World Cup in Qatar, with FIFA praising them in an official Twitter post, saying that they “always have respect whether they win or lose.” was
In addition, during the tournament, overseas media also reported that the actions of Japanese supporters triggered the movement of supporters outside Japan to pick up trash.
Other candidates for the “Fan Award” include supporters who walked from Saudi Arabia to Qatar to support their home country team at the World Cup Qatar tournament, and supporters from Argentina who supported the winning national team with their powerful cheers. I’m here.
According to FIFA, last year’s awards will be decided after a public vote until February 3.