Neymar wins Confed Cup Golden Ball

Neymar wins Confed Cup Golden Ball

Published Jun. 30, 2013 1:00 a.m. ET

Neymar has won the Golden Ball award as the best player of the Confederations Cup.

The Brazil forward scored in four of the team's five games at the World Cup warmup tournament, including one in the Sunday's 3-0 win over Spain in the final.

Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta was awarded the Silver Ball, and Brazil midfielder Paulinho was the Bronze Ball winner.

Spanish forward Fernando Torres won the Golden Boot award with five goals. Brazil's Fred also had five goals but had more minutes played, and earned in the Silver Boot. Neymar scored four goals and won the Bronze Boot.

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Also, Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar won the Golden Glove award, and Spain took the Fair Play award.

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