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Thiago Silva wins FIFA Club's World Cup Golden Ball and is named Player of the Tournament despite giving away penalty in the final... as Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 to become world champions

Thiago Silva was named man of the match as Chelsea defeated Palmeiras 2-1 in Abu Dhabi to lift the FIFA Club's World Cup on Saturday.

The Brazilian received the Golden Ball reserved for the best player on the pitch, despite giving away the penalty through which Palmeiras drew level in the second half.

With 62 minutes gone, Silva handled the ball as he tried to challenge Gustavo Gomez after a long throw sparked panic among Chelsea's defenders.

Thiago Silva was named Man of the Match in the FIFA Club's World Cup final on Saturday

Referee Scott Beath consulted VAR before pointing to the spot and Raphael Veiga sent Edouard Mendy the wrong way to cancel out the opener Romelu Lukaku had netted just seven minutes earlier.