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06.10.2008 19:08
Xavi wins Marca award
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Xavi Hernàndez has won the award presented by Spanish sports daily ‘Marca' as Best Player at Euro 2008. He was also named best player by UEFA at the end of the tournament.
Xavi Hernàndez’s performance at Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland this summer has been recognised by ‘Marca'. This Monday the sports daily named him player of the tournament at Euro 2008 after his contribution to making Spain into European champions for the first time.
Another award
This isn’t the first award for Xavi Hernàndez after winning the European Championship, as the midfielder was also named best player by UEFA and included in the best XI.
Other prizes
The prize-giving ceremony, which was held in Madrid, also featured awards for goalkeeper Íker Casillas for fewest goals conceded and Dani Güiza as top goalscorer last season. Manuel Pellegrini picked up the award for best coach.
‘Marca' also presented awards to other Spain players such as David Villa as top goalscorer at Euro 2008, and Casillas once again for fewest goals conceded at the Championship.
Photo: Marca
Joan Laporta in attendance
FC Barcelona chairman Joan Laporta attended the ‘Marca' prize-giving ceremony at which Barça
player Xavi picked up an award. Manel Estiarte, head of external relations, was also at the event.
