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Podolksi voted World Cup's best young player
Berlin | July 07, 2006 9:15:11 PM IST
German striker Lukas Podolski was Friday named the best young player of the World Cup by FIFA.The 21-year-old, who will play with German champions Bayern Munich next season after his move from relegated Cologne, scored thrice in Germany's run to the last four of the competition. He netted twice in Germany's 2-0 second round victory over Sweden in Munich and also scored against Ecuador in the round of 16. Podolski beat off competition from Cesc Fabregas (Spain), Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Luis Valencia (Ecuador) and Tranquilo Barnetta (Switzerland) for the award. --DPA (IANS)
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