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.

pure ojoro.


FIFA is a joke.

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!

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

FIFA been biased again. Muller or Mascharano or King James should have won it

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.

Messi is FiFA pikin

2010 confirmed it

Just a compensation for failing to win d real thing.

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

ebullientV: Just a compensation for failing to win d real thing.

or maybe it was already decided before the final

BTT:

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

Looks like it

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?

If they don't know who to give it, they should give it to my grandma!

Bros i tire

No wonder the midget has 4 ballon d'ors to his name!

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?

If they don't know who to give it, they should give it to my grandma!

it for get small justice shall. I thought Robben really played more than Messi, sentiment apart

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?

If they don't know who to give it, they should give it to my grandma!

Shows what a corrupt system the old, frail but still yet highly manipulative Sepp Blatter is running.

if na me b fifa...I'll give it to Reuben, dat guy gave his best

messi again

dem just give am say make hin take sometin go home....

Anyway congrats to Germany

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.

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

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.

tovick:

or maybe it was already decided before the final

it's FIFA we are talking of here.. So am not shocked @ all.......

PerfectFortune: 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.

His effort wasn't as much as Mascharano or Robben.