The Argentine was awarded two decisive goals in the semifinal and final, beating his compatriot and teammate Xavi Veron
Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball Club World Cup in a ceremony in which Juan Sebastián Verón took the Silver and the Bronze Xavi Hernandez. The Argentine, while author was given the title to Barcelona in overtime, finished the tournament with two goals.
Silver fell to the hands of Argentine Juan Sebastian Veron, who at 34 years is the flagship of a student who already had a success in this competition. The witch, however, could not recall the success already achieved by his father with the same team when it was called Cup.
Finally, the Bronze Ball for the tournament was in the hands of Xavi Hernandez. Terrace midfielder, best player of Euro 2008, contributed his craftsmanship to the construction of soccer Blaugrana. Catalan not tire of accumulating successes.