Griezmann beats Messi and Ronaldo to Liga award

Atletico Madrid 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.
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 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.