Confederations Cup: Andres Iniesta is critical of final referee Bjorn Kuipers
Monday 1 July 2013 16:45, UK
Image:Andres Iniesta: Not happy with the referee
Andres Iniesta has criticised referee Bjorn Kuipers' performance during Spain's 3-0 Confederations Cup final defeat at the hands of Brazil.
A wonderful achievement
Neymar was later voted man of the match and player of the tournament but the 21-year-old, recently signed by Barcelona, was more than happy to share the acclaim with his team-mates.
He told O Globo: "Everyone should be congratulated. The team played great, beyond what we expected.
"It was a wonderful achievement."
Neymar was delighted to have left Brazil on a high as he sets off on his European adventure in Catalonia.
"It was the farewell I imagined: to become a champion and play a good game," he added.
Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar was quick to indulge in some one-upmanship after his side defeated the world and European champions.
He said: "With respect to Spain, football has a hierarchy. Brazil is the five-time world champions.
"It is an unexplainable feeling to win a title with the national team at the Maracana.
"I am very happy to have been a part of this team."
