Speaking to Marca after the FIFA World Club Cup win, and winning a record six competitions in one calender year, the Argentine said “We have not yet realized what we have done. It will be difficult for another team to repeat it.” Messi then spoke of the final itself, saying that, “It was very complicated, because Estudiantes has a lot of great players. They are very organized and play very fast.”
Yet another personal accolade was added to Messi’s collection on this day too, as in a ceremony after the match, Messi was handed the Golden Ball award for the best player of the tournament, having finished the tournament with two goals, one of which was the winner in the final.
The Silver award went to Juan Sebastian Veron, the veteran midfielder, who was still the major driving force behind Estudiantes. Finally, the bronze award went to Xavi the midfield maestro of Barcelona.
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