14 July 2014

James Rodriguez won Golden Boot and Lionel Messi awarded Golden Ball

Colombia forward James Rodriguez won the Golden Boot for finishing as the top scorer at the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

The 23 year old, who plays for Monaco, scored six goals in five matches as his side reached the quarter-finals, where they lost to host Brazil by 2-1.

Rdriguez finished ahead of Germany forward Thomas Muller, who netted five goals as his side won the tournament. Germany's forward also came runner- up behind Rodriguez for the Golden Boot Award.

 Argentina's  Lionel Messi, who won the Golden Ball for the tournament's best player, was in a tie for 3rd.

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who kept a clean sheet as his side beat Argentina 1 - 0 in extra time at the Maracana to claim their 4th World Cup, was awarded the Golden Gloves as the tournament's top keeper.

French player Paul Pogba won Young Player of the tournament's award.

Fifa World Cup 2014 Award: 

Golden Boot : James Rodriguez ( 6 goals ) from Colombia 
Golden Ball :  Lionel Messi ( 4 goals ) from Argentina 
Golden Gloves: Manuel Neuer from Germany 
Young Player of the tournament : Paul Pogba from France

               


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