Leo Messi's goal and a brace from Luis Suarez means Barca are kings of the world
Barcelona turned on the style to overcome River Plate and win the Club World Cup.
The Argentine giants were the stronger side in the first half, pressing Barca and keeping them under pressure in an energetic start.
But Lionel Messi opened the scoring before half-time and the Spanish and European champions never looked back.
Luis Suarez added a second-half brace to which River had no answer, being completely dominated by Luis Enrique’s men.
Suarez’s double, one a simple finish after Sergio Busquets had played him through, the other a fine header from an exquisite Neymar cross, means he is now tied for the most goals in Club World Cup history.
And Barcelona lifted the trophy to end an incredible 2015 on yet another high note.
Barcelona ease past River Plate to lift FIFA Club World Cup trophy
YOKOHAMA, Japan --
Lionel Messi fired Barcelona to its third Club World Cup title on Sunday with a disputed opening goal as the European champion beat South American champion River Plate 3-0 in the final.
Messi scored from close range in the 36th minute before Luis Suarez grabbed two more goals.
Replays strongly suggested the ball hit Messi's right arm before he shot home.
Suarez added to his semifinal hat trick against China's Guangzhou Evergrande, scoring just four minutes after the break. He ran down the right flank on to a fine through ball from Sergio Busquets that exposed the Argentine team's defense.
Brazil striker Neymar supplied the cross which Suarez headed home in the 68th, making it five goals in two matches for the Uruguayan forward.
Earlier Sunday, Douglas came off the bench to score twice and inspire Japan's Sanfrecce Hiroshima to a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Chinese rival Guangzhou Evergrande in the third-place game.
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