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Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2008 championships semi-final match against Russia on June 26. Xavi was named player of Euro 2008 by UEFA. |
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VIENNA (AFP) - Spanish midfielder Xavi was named player of Euro 2008 by UEFA on Monday.
The 28-year-old Barcelona dynamo - scorer of eight goals in 63 internationals - was judged to be at the heart of Spain's triumphant campaign which saw them top it with a 1-0 victory over Germany in Sunday's final ending a 44 year title drought.
"It was him (Xavi) who gave the team its tempo," said UEFA technical director Andy Roxburgh.
Xavi scored once in the tournament and also created the goal for Fernando Torres in the final.
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hbrown45 June 30th, 2008 14:50
I disagree because Xavi wasn't even the best player on his team. The accolades should have gone to Marcos Senna who was consistent for the whole tournament.Giorgio June 30th, 2008 15:04
HBrown45,I agree !!!. But then, besides naming the Player of Euro 2008, UEFA felt that it was necessary for them to come out with the "Best Joke of Euro 2008".
chakal June 30th, 2008 16:53
i agree also! Senna was a key for Spainajax72 June 30th, 2008 16:58
I'm for Senna too. The best DM ATM.cameroon June 30th, 2008 18:39
Am a big fan of barcelona but i dont see how the so call UEFA technical board could have left out Marcos Senna, for Xavi, very very wrong,Tontodonati June 30th, 2008 19:14
Giorgio and Ajax72, are you forgetting the fantastic tenacity of Sergio Ramas and Fernando Torres? I think they carried the team!krazy4footy July 1st, 2008 08:45
Maybe I wasn't watching close enough, but I thought Iniesta carried more weight in the midfield. Although Senna and Sergio Ramos had strong presences.BesTalentScout July 1st, 2008 18:49
did Thuram win the old fart of the tournament award ?heart problem, eh ?