Uruguay's Diego Forlan has won the FIFA Golden Ball as the
outstanding player at the World Cup.
The Atletico Madrid striker scored five goals, including a
couple of stunners against South Africa and Germany, as Uruguay
exceeded expectations to reach the semi-finals and then lose the
third-place play-off 3-2 to Germany.
Golden ball: Uruguay striker Diego Forlan finished
ahead of Holland's Wesley Sneijder
Forlan finished in a four-way tie with Thomas Muller, Wesley
Sneijder and David Villa for the Golden Boot with five goals - an
award Muller took on a tie-break thanks to having more assists.
Muller also picked up the Best Young Player award, while Spain
captain Iker Casillas can add the Golden Glove award to his World
Cup winners' medal.
GOLDEN BALL
Diego Forlan (Uruguay)
SILVER BALL
David Villa (Spain)
BRONZE BALL
Wesley Sneijder (Holland)