Man of the match

In sport, a man of the match or player of the game award is given to the outstanding player in a particular match. Such awards are often organised by the television broadcaster. In professional sports, the award itself may involve cash, a trophy, or a celebratory magnum of champagne, but in amateur sports, especially collegiate sports in the United States, such material prizes are often forbidden and the award is purely honorary.

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Sport - Television - Professional sports - Champagne - Amateur sports - Collegiate sports - United States

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The award is given to the player who makes the most impact in a match. This can be a player from either team, usually the winning team. Some sports have unique traditions regarding these sorts of awards. These awards are especially sought after in championship or all-star matches, for instance, the National Football League's Super Bowl MVP award.

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National Football League - Super Bowl MVP

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