"Barcelona" defender Thomas Vermaelen can't boast to everyone that he won the UEFA Champions League. The Belgian media reports that the tournament organizers ordered the Catalan club's newcomer to return the winner's medal received during the award ceremony. The reason is simple: the 29-year-old footballer did not play a single game in this season's Champions League. Goalkeeper Claudio Bravo and defender Douglas Pereira also cannot be called the winners of the tournament. Having recovered from a serious injury this season, T. Vermaelen played only one match in the ranks of "Barcelona", but could enjoy triumph in the Spanish championship and national cup competitions."
