They were also designated by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics as the World's best club in 2006 and 2007, thus being the first club to achieve this distinction in two consecutive years.
Foi premiado pola Federación Internacional de Historia e Estatística de Fútbol como mellor club do mundo en 2006 e 2007, sendo o único equipo en conseguir devandita distinción dous anos consecutivos.