Messi gets UEFA Club Footballer of the Year award
Published: 28 August, 2009, 15:13
UEFA president Michel Platini (L) shakes hands with Lionel Messi (AFP Photo / Stephane Dann)
TAGS: Sport, Champions League, Football
Barcelona's Lionel Messi has received the Best Player of 2008-2009 Champions League accolade, as voted by rival coaches.
On Thursday, the Argentinian forward was named following a vote by the coaches of the 15 other teams who reached the knockout rounds of the tournament.
”It is an enormous joy to be able to receive such an important award as this,” Messi said before adding:
”And it's also a pleasure to be able to thank all the people who voted for me and who decided I should get this award.”
Messi contributed nine goals as Barcelona marched to the major European title in style. His latest one was a 70th-minute header in the final to seal a 2-0 win against Manchester United.
Messi was also voted best forward, while his teammate Xavi Hernandez was named the best midfield player at the draw ceremony for this season's competition.
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messi have done a lot of job for his club .he also converted nine solid goals before the turnament end. so,he deserves world best footballer of the year.