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GOLDEN BALL AT FIFA WORLD CUP 2014
FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he was "a little bit surprised" Lionel Messi was named the World Cup's best player.
Messi was awarded the Golden Ball after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Germany in Sunday's final in Rio de Janeiro.
Blatter believes Messi was given the award on the strength of his four goals during the group stage.
Argentina legend Diego Maradona also felt Messi was a surprise choice, claiming Colombia's James Rodriguez performed better in Brazil.
Maradona, who was named the best player when Argentina won the World Cup in 1986, said "marketing people" had chosen the wrong man and called the decision "unfair".
The Golden Ball award is presented to the best player at each FIFA World Cup finals, with a shortlist drawn up by the FIFA technical committee for Best Player of the Tournament.
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