Source: CCTV.com

07-01-2008 10:18

Special Report:   2008 European Championships

Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez won the player of the tournament award at Euro 2008 on Monday. The 28-year-old Barcelona player featured in five of his country's six games on their way to lifting the title in Austria and Switzerland, scoring one goal.

Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2008 semi-final against Russia on June 26. Xavi was named player of Euro 2008 by UEFA. AFP/File/Joe Klamar) 
Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez celebrates after scoring 
the opening goal during the Euro 2008 semi-final against Russia
on June 26. Xavi was named player of Euro 2008 by UEFA. (AFP/
File/Joe Klamar) 

A Uefa jury of nine experienced football technicians, including ex-Real Madrid striker Emilio Butragueno and former France coach Gerard Houllier, made the selection aided by an online fans' vote. The announcement came from Uefa Technical Director Andy Roxburgh.

Andy Boxbrugh, UEFA Technical Director said "The Castrol player of the tournament is Xavi from Spain. We have chosen him because we think he epitomizes the Spanish style of play. He was extremely influential in the whole possession, passing and penetrating kind of game that Spain played."

 

Editor:Xiong Qu