Chengdu Economic Daily
14 July, 2014
Argentine player Lionel Messi faces the World Cup trophy during the final ceremony at Maracana Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 13 July.
Argentina lost to Germany 1-0, after a goal by Mario Götze in extra time. Messi, who is ranked as one of the best footballers in the world, was awarded the Golden Ball, as the tournament’s best player—a decision that sparked controversy, as he had scored no goals in the knock-out stage.
Bao Tailiang
Bao Tailiang has worked as a photographer for Chengdu Economic Daily for four years.
