Messi named player of the year

Lionel Messi was tonight rewarded for a stunning year in which he helped Barcelona to an unprecedented six trophies by being named FIFA’s world player of the year.

Messi named player of the year
Mon, 21 Dec, 2009 - 20:15

Lionel Messi was tonight rewarded for a stunning year in which he helped Barcelona to an unprecedented six trophies by being named FIFA’s world player of the year.

The Argentina forward, who headed the clinching goal against Manchester United in the Champions League final, also scored on Saturday to secure the Club World Cup for Barcelona against Estudiantes on Saturday.

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