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Andy Murray, Robert Lewandowski, Jurgen Klopp and Jamie Vardy were among the recipients of 2016’s worst trophies

SunSport takes a look at the most dreadful trophies handed out this year

EVERY year in every sport, viewers watch their favourite athletes compete for a coveted trophy, and 2016 has been no different.

But sometimes even the greatest sportsmen can get more than they bargained for.

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With the year drawing to a close, Sunsport takes a look at some of the trophies you wouldn't really want to win.

Is Robert Lewandowski on his way to Arsenal? Nope, that's just the naff trophy you get for finishing Bundesliga top scorer.
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Is Robert Lewandowski on his way to Arsenal? Nope, that's just the naff trophy you get for finishing Bundesliga top scorer.Credit: Getty Images
"You've won the World Pie Eating Championship, now have a trophy to eat!"
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"You've won the World Pie Eating Championship, now have a trophy to eat!"Credit: PA:Press Association
The Nascar Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 trophy looks like a child's Christmas present. So they gave it to the most childish-looking adult in the room.
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The Nascar Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 trophy looks like a child's Christmas present. So they gave it to the most childish-looking adult in the room.Credit: Getty Images
The Paul Bunyan's Axe trophy does exactly what it says on the tin.
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The Paul Bunyan's Axe trophy does exactly what it says on the tin.Credit: Getty Images
It's not Andy Murray getting in the Christmas spirit with a pair of reindeer antlers, it's the Paris Masters trophy.
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It's not Andy Murray getting in the Christmas spirit with a pair of reindeer antlers, it's the Paris Masters trophy.Credit: AP:Associated Press
A pocket-sized pointy effort from the Madrid Open.
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A pocket-sized pointy effort from the Madrid Open.Credit: Getty Images
Jamie Vardy scored 11 consecutive league goals, so somebody popped to Collectables and bought him this plate.
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Jamie Vardy scored 11 consecutive league goals, so somebody popped to Collectables and bought him this plate.Credit: PA:Press Association
The Drive Sober 200 trophy is best enjoyed with a drink or two.
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The Drive Sober 200 trophy is best enjoyed with a drink or two.Credit: Getty Images
Remember when Premier League awards actually looked like awards? Now poor old Jurgen Klopp just gets a perfume box with nothing in it.
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Remember when Premier League awards actually looked like awards? Now poor old Jurgen Klopp just gets a perfume box with nothing in it.Credit: Getty Images
The Indy 500 trophy shows that bigger isn't always better.
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The Indy 500 trophy shows that bigger isn't always better.Credit: Getty Images
Nascar is at it again with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 trophy.
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Nascar is at it again with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 400 trophy.Credit: Getty Images
It's an awesome hat, but is it REALLY a trophy?
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It's an awesome hat, but is it REALLY a trophy?Credit: Getty Images
Either the best or the worst trophy in the world depending on the quantity of alcohol inside.
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Either the best or the worst trophy in the world depending on the quantity of alcohol inside.Credit: Getty Images

AND FINALLY...

This effort from Sports Personality of the Year might be why Andy Murray normally stays in Miami to collect the trophy.
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This effort from Sports Personality of the Year might be why Andy Murray normally stays in Miami to collect the trophy.Credit: PA:Press Association
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