Soccer: Most entertaining Cup team to win award

The most entertaining team at the World Cup soccer finals will receive an award at the end of the month-long tournament for the first time.

Soccer's world governing body Fifa said five awards would be given out after the final on June 30 in Yokohama:

- Golden Shoe Award for the top goalscorer. If two or more players finish with the same number of goals, their "assists" will be counted to separate them.

- Golden Ball for the most outstanding player, voted for by media attending the finals.

- Fair Play Award to the team with least bookings and red cards. The team's general behaviour will also be taken into consideration. At present Belgium narrowly lead Sweden.

- Award for the most entertaining team, which will be voted for by fans on the FIFAworldcup.com website.

- Yashin Award for best goalkeeper. Named after late Russian goalkeeper Lev Yashin, this will be decided by Fifa's technical study group.

- REUTERS

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