Atletico Madrid and France forward, Antoine Griezmann, was named La Liga player of the season for 2015/16 on Monday, ahead of the likes of star duo Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atletico’s Diego Simeone also took the coach of the season award while Barcelona’s Uruguay striker Luis Suarez was named the top non-EU player.
Curiously, though, Barca’s Argentina international Messi was recognised as the best forward at the award ceremony in Valencia.
Atletico dominated the awards as Jan Oblak was picked as the best goalkeeper, Diego Godin top defender and Frenchman Griezmann also claimed the fans’ award.
Real Madrid weren’t left empty-handed, though, as Luka Modric was named best midfielder.
Meanwhile, Brazil soccer star, Neymar has signed a new five-year contract with Barcelona, which keeps him at the club until 2021.
The Nou Camp club made the announcement last week.
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