Coronavirus: Malcom accepts Zenit award from cat-scaring drone, Arshavin hands out food parcels

The former Corinthians, Bordeaux and Barcelona player won up the accolade but could not be handed the trophy - a white, mounted football boot - in person because of the coronavirus lockdown.

Zenit found an original method of getting the award to Malcom, by fastening it to a powerful drone that came in through Malcom's window, prompting his ginger cat to scarper for cover.

"I've just received a message that I need to open a window," Malcom said in a video that showed the unusual presentation.

He watched as the drone landed in his living room, before observing: "It’s powerful."

Taking the boot trophy, Malcom, 23, said: "I want to thank all the fans of FC Zenit for voting, thanks for voting for me.

"I am very happy."

He added: "Stay at home. It is important."

A special message from Malcom #StayHome pic.twitter.com/244bH5EHAY

— FC Zenit in English (@fczenit_en) April 10, 2020

Zenit are also being supportive to their older and disabled supporters during St Petersburg's lockdown period.