Cisse leads the world

Aliou Cisse represented the World

Aliou Cisse crowned his fantastic year on the pitch by being picked - and banging in a goal - for a World XI.

The Senegalese star scored for the world team that played Real Madrid in a game to mark the centenary of the Spanish club.

Cisse scored within three minutes of coming on as a second half sub, lifting the ball over the Real Madrid goalkeeper Cesar.

The game finished three goals apiece, after the World XI had raced out to a three goal advantage.

Cisse captained Senegal to the final of the African Nations' Cup, and throughout a World Cup campaign that saw the Lions beat former colonial power France on the way to the quarterfinals.

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The dreadlocked star then joined Birmingham City from Paris Saint Germain, and made an instant impact in the English side's midfield.

Being selected for the World team is a fitting recompense for Cisse's individual achievements in a year in which he also suffered tragedy, losing 12 members of his family in a ferry disaster.

Two other Africans also represented the World in the gala game.

Cameroonian attacker Samuel Eto'o, and Moroccan defender Nourredine Naybet were both second half substitutes.