Messi winning Golden Ball is pretty questionable. No goals in the knockout stage, not even in the running for most goals or most points, and not the winning team?
Messi tried to equalize, though. Two shots in the last 10 minutes, but both of them off target.
So he's not gonna win, but it won't be for lack of effort. I'm thinking it'll be one of the German strikers like Kroos.
Edit:
Golden Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)
Golden Glove: Manuel Neuer (Germany)
Golden Boot: James Rodriguez (Colombia)
Young Player Award: Paul Pogba (France)
FIFA Fair Play Award: Colombia
...well then. Neuer was probably a no-brainer after pitching shutouts in 5 of Germany's 7 games. Surprised USA's teenager didn't win the Young Player after his first touch found the back of the Belgian net.
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