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Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 11:23pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
The Barcelona ace finished on the losing side in Sunday's tournament decider in Rio de Janeiro but was nonetheless recognised for his individual excellence in Brazil Lionel Messi been won the Golden Ball following his inspirational performances for Argentina at World Cup 2014. The Barcelona attacker was on the losing side in Sunday's tournament decider, with the Albiceleste going down 1-0 to Germany after extra-time in Rio de Janeiro. However, Messi has been rewarded for carrying his side to the final, with the 27-year-old having racked up four goals and one assist in seven appearances. In claiming the prestigious prize, Messi emulates the achievement of the man with whom he is so often compared, compatriot Diego Maradona, who skippered the Albiceleste to success in Mexico in 1986. Messi is the third Argentine to receive the Golden Ball, with Mario Kempes having become the inaugural winner in 1978 on the back of his sensational goalscoring exploits during the country's victorious campaign on home soil. Meanwhile, Germany's sweeper-keeper Manuel Neuer beat off competition from fellow finalist Sergio Romero, of Argentina, and Costa Rica shot-stopper Keylor Navas for the Golden Glove. |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by publicenemy(m): 11:25pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
pure ojoro. FIFA is a joke. |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by MaziOmenuko: 11:26pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
In this same tournament that we saw James Rodriguez scoring 6 goals with 2 assists; Robben running down his opponents with ease, scored 3 with 1 assist; Muller scoring 5 goals, 3 assists and winning the world cup? If they don't know who to give it, they should give it to my grandma! 2 Likes |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by Lifebender(m): 11:27pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I was abt to post d same tin ooo...and i've been asking maself d same question but the ansa has been d same tin. Messi is FiFA pikin.CR7 for ballon d'or |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 11:28pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
FIFA been biased again. Muller or Mascharano or King James should have won it |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 11:30pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Lifebender: I was abt to post d same tin ooo...and i've been asking maself d same question but the ansa has been d same tin. 2010 confirmed it |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by ebullientV(m): 11:31pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Just a compensation for failing to win d real thing. |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by BTT(m): 11:32pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
publicenemy: pure ojoro I am sure they had already done the paper-work in Messi's name and became too lazy to go back to the printing room. #SeppBlatterMustGo 1 Like |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 11:34pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
ebullientV: Just a compensation for failing to win d real thing. or maybe it was already decided before the final |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 11:34pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
BTT: Looks like it |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by publicenemy(m): 11:36pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
MaziOmenuko: In this same tournament that we saw James scored 6 goals with 2 assists; Robben running down his opponents with ease, scored 3 with 1 assist; Muller scoring 5 goals, 3 assists and winning the world cup? Bros i tire |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by MaziOmenuko: 11:39pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
No wonder the midget has 4 ballon d'ors to his name! |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 11:42pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
MaziOmenuko: In this same tournament that we saw James Rodriguez scoring 6 goals with 2 assists; Robben running down his opponents with ease, scored 3 with 1 assist; Muller scoring 5 goals, 3 assists and winning the world cup? it for get small justice shall. I thought Robben really played more than Messi, sentiment apart |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by Prymestrr(m): 11:43pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
MaziOmenuko: In this same tournament that we saw James Rodriguez scoring 6 goals with 2 assists; Robben running down his opponents with ease, scored 3 with 1 assist; Muller scoring 5 goals, 3 assists and winning the world cup?Shows what a corrupt system the old, frail but still yet highly manipulative Sepp Blatter is running. |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by FYB(m): 11:44pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
if na me b fifa...I'll give it to Reuben, dat guy gave his best |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by Islie: 11:48pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
messi again dem just give am say make hin take sometin go home.... Anyway congrats to Germany |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by LblaqueHaven(m): 11:50pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
FIFA with their broad daylight robbery, messi does not deserve that award. James Rodriguez And other better players were robbed. I dislike FIFA officials with all their ojoro. |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by naijalodge(m): 11:51pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Fiffa is a big Joke,the question is,on what criteria do they give the award,if its based on Goals,james shoule have won it,or Muller,if it was based on overall performance then Arjen Robben deserves it...Messi scored against cheap teams on group stage,Nigeria,iran and Bosnia...Fiffa is a Big joke..against Holand he was no where to be found,against Belgium di maria saved them and the other was Higuain..fiffa |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by PerfectFortune: 11:53pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Am sure you guyz are not aware that he was voted and not pick. FIFA can only shortlist. Messi remains a favourite coupled with his individual effort in taking the Argentians that far. |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by ebullientV(m): 12:03am On Jul 14, 2014 |
tovick:it's FIFA we are talking of here.. So am not shocked @ all....... |
Re: Messi Wins World Cup 2014 Golden Ball by tovick(m): 5:51am On Jul 15, 2014 |
PerfectFortune: Am sure you guyz are not aware that he was voted and not pick. FIFA can only shortlist. His effort wasn't as much as Mascharano or Robben. |
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