Throughout 2013 , football has given us many unforgettable moments. FIFA.com looks back at the 13 events in this year full of emotions of all kinds.
Messi alone in the world
January 7
Author of 91 achievements in 69 games in 2012 , Lionel Messi won earlier this year its fourth consecutive FIFA Ballon d'Or . The little Argentine beat this occasion the record held jointly by Marco van Basten and Johan Cruyff . " I have no words to describe something as fabulous thing," simply said the Barcelona striker.
Mba magician
February 10
In itself , this goal anthology deserves to be included in any matter not retrospective of the year. But the victorious strike Sunday Mba final of the African Cup of Nations CAF also notable by the happiness she did sweep across the country. After a long journey through the desert 17 years , Nigeria has returned success at the expense of Burkina Faso , surprise team of the competition. The magnificent volley Mba, performed after a coup sombrero, was enough to tip the balance in favor of the Super Eagles .
Barcelona outclassed
May 1
Before making the harvest is known , Bayern Munich has negotiated a first important turning point in the semifinals of the Champions League UEFA. Wide winners to go , the Germans created a surprise by winning 3-0 at Camp Nou against FC Barcelona. Barca had never experienced such humiliation at home in continental competition . Beyond the statistics, this result corresponds to the transition between two giants of European football.
Farewell Fergie
May 8
Seventeen days after celebrating his 13th league title with Manchester United and England 27 years after his arrival at Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson has ended his coaching career . The Scottish engineer was moving farewell to fans of the Red Devils four days later , on the occasion of the 500th one match on the bench of his favorite club. Ferguson told he wanted to "go on a success."
Robben redeems
May 25
Unfortunate hero of the final of the Champions League 2012 Arjen Robben has overshadowed his missed penalty against Chelsea in the title with Bayern Munich the following year. The Dutchman has been one of the most players for the Wembley clash against Borussia Dortmund. He first made a decisive pass Mandzukic , before scoring himself winning goal ( 2-1 ) in the 89th minute.
Wambach exceeds Hamm
June 21
Like all players of his generation , Abby Wambach grew up admiring the exploits of Mia Hamm. The American attacking even had the chance to play alongside his idol. In June, the player from the state of New York is itself part of the legend . On the occasion a great success ( 5:0 ) on the Republic of Korea, Wambach has indeed broken the record for goals in selection (158 ) prepared by Hamm.
Brazil triumphs at Maracana
June 30
The final of the FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil , the host country of the tournament, and Spain, European champion and world champion , promised to be a real clash of the titans . The long-awaited duel finally summarized in a one way game , dominated by the Selecao (3:0) . Before an adoring public , Brazilians have sent a serious warning to competitors prior to the FIFA World Cup 2014 ™ .
France on top of the world
July 13
French football could soon attend the advent of a new generation full of talent, led by the iconic Paul Pogba . Blueberries have confirmed all the good that you could think of them winning the FIFA U -20 World Cup in Turkey. In the final, the French have demonstrated high moral qualities to emerge victorious from a grueling shoot on goal against Uruguay. Author of two decisive action , the keeper Alphonse Areola was the hero of this decisive encounter .
O Galo at the end of suspense
July 24
The success of Atletico Mineiro in the final of the Copa Libertadores has confirmed the current domination of Brazilian clubs on the continental stage . Yet , O Gallo suffered to win. Opposed to Newell's Old Boys and Olimpia in the semifinals and finals, men have Cuca whenever put together a handicap of two goals in the return match , before winning on penalties . The failure of Matias Gimenez in the decisive match helped Atletico win its first league title in South America in 105 years of history.
Angerer to the rescue
July 28
The sixth consecutive coronation of Germany in the Euro female bears the mark of a great player . The keeper Nadine Angerer indestructible was the instigator of this triumph , stopping two penalties in the final against Norway. It did not take less to allow the Mannschaft to win 1-0 .
Bale broke the bank
September 1
The longest summer saga ended on September 1, the last day of the summer market . Gareth Bale Tottenham Hotspur finally left to sign a six-year contract for Real Madrid. The exact amount of the transaction was never made public. Spurs leaders say the barrier of 100 million euros has been crossed, while their counterparts Madrid ensure that the sum is around 91 million, just below the record set in 2009 by Cristiano Ronaldo . One thing at least is not all : it is the biggest transfer of 2013 .
Lippi and Evergrande enter history
November 9
No Chinese club had never won the Champions League AFC ... until this year. Guangzhou Evergrande has corrected this anomaly after a tense meeting qu'indécise (1:1) against FC Seoul. This victory in favor of a marked outside goal also saw Marcello Lippi become the first coach to lift the Champions League in Europe and Asia , as well as the trophy for the World Cup .
Ronaldo hero
November 19
As usual , dams for the World Cup have given us plenty of surprises and emotions. Nevertheless , a man clearly overflew the debate : Cristiano Ronaldo. Not content with the only goal of the match against Sweden , the Portuguese finally won his duel with Zlatan Ibrahimovic by offering tripled in Stockholm. More than ever, the Madrid striker has established itself as one of the greatest players of his generation.
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