Soccer-Guardiola, Wiegman among finalists for FIFA Best men's and women's coach awards

Soccer Football - Premier League - Luton Town v Manchester City - Kenilworth Road, Luton, Britain - December 10, 2023 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - Manchester City's treble-winning coach Pep Guardiola and England women manager Sarina Wiegman are among the finalists for The Best FIFA men's coach and women's coach awards, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

Guardiola is a firm favourite after City won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League titles last season while Wiegman -- a three-times winner -- is the current holder of the women's coach award.