Man Of The Week - Lionel Messi

YOKOHAMA - Lionel Messi's talent is no longer in doubt. Evidently, the Barcelona superstar was recently crowned as the best player in the Club World Cup 2011.

Messi scored two goals in a match that was followed by championship teams around the world. Argentina star has also contributed a beautiful goal when Barca crushed Brazilian champion of the Copa Libertadores, Santos FC with a score of 4-0 in the final on Sunday (12.18.2011) last night.

Previously, Messi competing with teammate Xavi Hernandez and Brazilian young star, Neymar da Silva for the title's best players. Nominations are provided thanks to the appearance of the third player in the slick show held in Yokohama, Japan.

However, after the final match, Messi emerged as the most appropriate player was named the best player in this event after scoring two goals in the final game. Gifts stolen Toyota had the right players are also a great opportunity to snatch the trophy this year's Ballon d'Or.

Barca's Messi scored the opening goal for Santos. Receiving feedback Xavi, Messi fired a shot that is not able to pry dammed Santos goalkeeper.

After scoring the opening goal, Messi continued to spread the threat in front of goal Santos, finally scored the cover through a captivating action. 24 year old striker successfully deceive the goalkeeper Santos when confronted one on one and then kicks off into an empty goal. Barca were winning 4-0.

Meanwhile, Neymar is so tough competitor Messi failed to shine in this match. Despite at least two golden opportunities to score, the Brazilian international star of 19 years failed to convert them into goals. Neymar only scored one goal during his team took a 3-1 win over Kashiwa Reysol in the semifinals.

Barca's success more complete after the Catalan club team was also selected as the most fair play. For Barca, this is the fifth title this year, after the Champions League trophy, La Liga, European Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup.

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