Arsene Wenger presents award at 90th anniversary of Liechtenstein Football Association | OneFootball

Arsène Wenger, the iconic former Arsenal manager, was a distinguished guest at the LFV Awards, held at the TAK in Schaan, celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Liechtenstein Football Association (LFV).

The event also marked 50 years of Liechtenstein’s membership in FIFA and UEFA. Wenger, alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin, congratulated the LFV on their achievements.

Top football officials congratulated – Fifa President Gianni Infantino, Uefa President Aleksander Čeferin and coaching legend Arsène Wenger presented prizes at the LFV Award- Liechtensteiner Vaterland 8 Oct 2024

Wenger, now serving as FIFA’s director of global football promotion, took the stage to present the “Coach of the Year” award to Mario Frick, the head coach of FC Luzern, marking Frick’s third consecutive win.

Reflecting on the honour, Frick said, “You don’t get used to anything. It’s special to be standing here next to a legend, in front of so many well-known guests.” Wenger, revered for his two-decade tenure at Arsenal, emphasised the importance of fostering positivity in every player.

The gala event also featured tributes from Čeferin, who highlighted Liechtenstein’s footballing spirit, and Infantino, who celebrated the growth of women’s football in the country. Benjamin Büchel was awarded “Footballer of the Year,” and Fiona Batliner won “Footballer of the Year” for the third time in a row.