Leo Messi and Andrés Iniesta are two of the three finalists for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2012, as announced by FIFA this Thursday at midday. The two blaugrana players, along with Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, will be vying for the title of best player of the year, which will be awarded on Monday, January 7th, at a ceremony held in Zurich, Switzerland.
Former coach Pep Guardiola is also among the final three contenders for coach of the year, along with Vicente del Bosque and Jose Mourinho.
This is the sixth consecutive year that Lionel Messi has been named among the finalists. The Argentine has won the last three editions, finished second in 2008 and third in 2007. He’s had an incredible year, scoring 82 goals so far in 2012, only 3 away from Gerd Müller’s record.
This is the second time Andrés Iniesta has made the final three, having finished second to Lionel Messi in 2010. Just a few months ago, Iniesta was named the Best Player in Europe by UEFA. He was also considered the Best Player at the Eurocup, won by Spain this past summer.
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Posted: at 29-11-2012 08:11 PM (12 years ago) | Hero
9jabreed at 30-11-2012 01:19 AM (12 years ago) (m)
i think it should be well considered Iniesta deserves it better.. everyone has an eye on messi and ronaldo, so i think iniesta did better, tho no much goals from him
Even tho i walk through the valley of death.........................................
Posted: at 30-11-2012 01:19 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
aso4life1 at 30-11-2012 07:28 AM (12 years ago) (m)
can someone tell me what Messi really did this year that is so fantastic? Please give it to INIESTA for his success with the Spanish team at the EUROPEAN CUP
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Posted: at 30-11-2012 07:28 AM (12 years ago) | Hero
HEEAVYGUY at 30-11-2012 12:17 PM (12 years ago) (m)
hmm messi deserve it again cos he is always the best among all.compareism is maradona why the rest 2 are trying ........... i say messi desrve to be the world best again
Posted: at 30-11-2012 12:17 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie
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