Why Lionel Messi Did Not Deserve to Win Golden Ball at World Cup 2014

Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Golden Ball trophy at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, yet some say that he came up embarassingly short in the latter half of the tournament, particularly in the Final on Sunday against eventual champion Germany. This begs the question: was Messi really the most valuable player in the tournament?

Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, Among Top Contenders for World Cup Golden Ball Trophy

By David Salazar
The Golden Ball for the best player of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be awarded in the coming days leading up to the big final on Sunday. Latin Post.com breaks down the top contenders for the Golden Ball in Brazil
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