Messi, Suarez, Iniesta scoop all FIFA awards

Barcelona trio, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and
midfielder Andres Iniesta scooped all the
available awards at the end of the grand finale
of the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.
With five goals, Suarez won the Adidas Golden
ball and Alibaba
E-auto award, while Messi won the Adidas Silver
ball. Iniesta is returning to Barcelona with the
Adidas Bronze Ball. Barca also got the fair play
award.
FIFA.com provides the details of how the awards
were given by FIFA technical committee:
adidas Golden Ball and Alibaba E-Auto Award:
Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
The Uruguayan international was the standout
performer of this year's FIFA Club World Cup,
dazzling crowds with his finishing prowess,
unwavering dedication and boundless
enthusiasm. He guided his team to the final
almost singlehandedly by scoring three goals
against Guangzhou Evergrande before adding a
further two strikes in the deciding match.
Despite equalling Cesar Delgado as the
competition's all-time leading scorer, Suarez's
vital contribution involved more than just goals.
He constantly troubled opposition defenders,
posed a threat with practically every move he
made and did not shirk from his own defensive
duties.
Winning the adidas Golden Ball and the Alibaba
E-Auto Award crowns a successful year for the
28-year-old, who can now celebrate clinching
both the FIFA Club World Cup 2015 title and its
most prestigious individual accolade.
adidas Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
After being forced to miss the semi-final against
Guangzhou Evergrande through illness, the
Argentinian superstar returned in time to face
his countrymen and show off his considerable
skills in the final. The River Plate defence
struggled to contain Messi throughout as he led
his team's many attacks with his remarkable
pace, underlining the importance of his
contribution to the side by scoring the opening
goal that set the Spanish club on the road to
victory.
The 28-year-old also shone as an unselfish
provider constantly on the lookout for his team-
mates, and received the adidas Silver Ball in
recognition of his formidable performance.
adidas Bronze Ball: Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
As well as providing a vital link between defence
and midfield, the Spanish international also set
Barcelona’s pace. Iniesta set up his team-mates
with an array of clever passes, repeatedly
tearing apart the opposition defence with his
vision and awareness. By dictating the rhythm
of both of the newly crowned FIFA Club World
Cup champions’ matches, the 31-year-old earned
himself the adidas Bronze Ball.
FIFA Fair Play Award winners: Barcelona
The UEFA Champions League winners were not
only the FIFA Club World Cup 2015's most
successful team but also its fairest. Collecting
the FIFA Fair Play Award rounds off an
extremely successful trip to Japan for Barcelona.