FIFA World Champion Crowned

05 May 2009 at 10:51:03 by Andy Alderson

Frenchman Bruce Grannec has been crowned the FIFA Interactive World Champion at the World Cup Grand Final in Barcelona.

Grannec beat Mexican Ruben Zerecero 3:1 to take the $20,000 USD prize as well as a brand new KIA Soul car. He will also receive a “FIFA diploma” at the next FIFA World Player Gala where he will get to schmooze some of the best footballers in the world.

"I am very proud of this victory", said Grannec. 

"It pays back hours and hours of practice which prepared me to compete on such a big stage. It proves that, if you work hard, you will have success."

The final was held at Barcelona’s Port Olympic with the contestants playing on stage in front of 8,000 spectators.

"FIFA recognises the best in football, today we are recognising the best virtual football players", said FIFA’s Chuck Blazer.

"I was pleased to see the passion and the outstanding technical skills shown by the 32 competitors, who made their way to the final out of an incredible number of more than 500.000 online participants. The sun, the side events and the beautiful location made this Grand Final a fantastic FIFA football event."

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