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As previously predicted, Barcelona star Lionel Messi was selected as the European Player of the Year 2009 and is entitled to the Golden Ball trophy or the Ballon d `Or aka the Golden Ball. He defeated the winner of last season, Cristiano Ronaldo and his club colleague Xavi one. Poll results announced by France Football magazine as the organizer of the selection of the best players in Europe, Tuesday (1 / 12) morning, says Messi won a landslide victory by bagging 473 points, well ahead of Ronaldo who is ranked second with 233 points and Xavi in the order of the three with 170 points. Messi victory can not be separated from the contribution of the successful carrying amount Barcelona won three titles last season, won the Champions League, Spanish League and the King's Cup (Copa del Rey). He also helped Argentina qualify for the World Cup finals in 2010 in South Africa next year. With this victory, Messi was recorded as the sixth player in the history of Barcelona who won the Go...

Riyadh - They say records are made to be broken. But what is listed Nawaf Al Abed seem to be hard to beat after he break opponent's goal just two seconds after kickoff. Historic event occurred on Saturday (7/11/2009) and the event Prince Faisal bin Fahad Cup. At that time Al Hilal, a top club Saudi Arabia, to compete against Al Shoalah. Al-Abed, who quickly scored it, do it right from the middle of the field. Moment occurred shortly after his partner held the ball in the kickoff. Whether it was first practiced or of seeing your opponent's goalie was not ready, 21-year striker immediately release the left foot kick bounced toward the goal. Within two seconds of the round leather was lodged in the opponent's goal and change the position of the 1-0. Television show, as posted on Youtube, even almost lost the moment because the speed events. While the keeper was seen trying to mengapai swift passing the ball on it, although he then just be stunned in front of the net. Dailymail...