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Owen: We expected too much from Messi
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 From Fox Sports
Former England forward Michael Owen has leapt to Lionel Messi's defence over his World Cup performances. The Barcelona forward scored four goals, and created another, as Argentina finished as runners-up to Germany. He won the Golden Ball award for the be... [View All]
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How the German and Argentine press reported the World Cup final
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 From Dailystar.co.uk
GERMANY won their fourth World Cup title after Mario Gotze's extra-time goal earned a 1-0 win over Argentina in Rio de Janeiro FOUR BLIMEY: How the German newspaper celebrated their fourth World Cup win We take a look at how the German press have reacted ... [View All]
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'Messi is still a historical player' - Mourinho
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 From Goal.com
The Argentina captain has come under criticism after his side failed to win the World Cup final but the Chelsea boss insists he is still one of the best ever Jose Mourinho has defended Lionel Messi for his displays at the World Cup, claiming he is a "his... [View All]
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Maradona: Messi didn't deserve Golden Ball
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 From Goal.com
Argentina icon Diego Maradona feels Lionel Messi did not deserve to win the Golden Ball following his performances at the World Cup. The Barcelona star beat the likes of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez to the prestigious individual award ... [View All]
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Blatter surprised by Messi award
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 From foxsportsasia.com
Sepp Blatter has admitted he was surprised to see Lionel Messi awarded the prize for the best player at the World Cup. Messi picked up the prestigious Golden Ball accolade on Sunday night shortly after Argentina had lost the World Cup final to Germany. M... [View All]
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Higuain wildly celebrates disallowed goal
Monday, July 14, 2014 From UK.eurosport.yahoo.com
Gonzalo Higuain made amends for spurning a huge opening in the World Cup final by tucking home a first-half opener for Argentina at the Maracana. He unleashed a triumphant roar as he wheeled away in delight, aggressively pointing at his shirt during a le... [View All]
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Beckham spotted at the Maracana
Monday, July 14, 2014 From Independent.co.uk
All three of his sons wore the South American's shirts at the final David Beckham has been spotted at the Maracana, where he is watching the World Cup final alongside his three sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, who are all showing their colours - the colour... [View All]
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How Rihanna enjoyed Germany's triumph
Monday, July 14, 2014 From Independent.co.uk
The singer had the time of her life at football's grandest final One spectator in the crowd at the Maracana followed every kick of the ball, tweeted their analysis of the final more than Gary Lineker or Stan Collymore, and in the end lifted up their shirt... [View All]
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Messi blames World Cup defeat on strikers
Monday, July 14, 2014 From Goal.com
The 27-year-old was frustrated by his side's inability to finish their chances, while also pointing to the fact they had a day less to recover for the final Lionel Messi blamed Argentina's 1-0 World Cup final defeat to Germany on their forwards for being... [View All]
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Messi handed Golden Ball consolation prize
Monday, July 14, 2014 From Marca.com
Lionel Messi saw his dream of becoming a world champion slip through his fingers in extra time at the Maracana. The Argentine star failed to step out of Maradona's shadow, but had the small consolation of walking off with the Golden Ball award for the pl... [View All]
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