"YOKOHAMA - At the end Lionel Messi stood tall, Brazil's wunderkind Neymar was put in the shade and Barcelona were crowned club world champions for the second time in three years, after an overwhelming 4-0 victory over Santos here in the final yesterday.
Messi struck twice and Xavi and Cesc Fabregas also got on the scoresheet as the European champions won their 13th trophy under coach Pep Guardiola, sealing their status as the best club side in football in the world.
"We played a complete game," Barcelona captain Carles Puyol said. "It was a good game, an intense game and we're very happy with the result."
Messi struck twice and Xavi and Cesc Fabregas also got on the scoresheet as the European champions won their 13th trophy under coach Pep Guardiola, sealing their status as the best club side in football in the world.
"We played a complete game," Barcelona captain Carles Puyol said. "It was a good game, an intense game and we're very happy with the result."
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