Andres Iniesta finally selected as the winner of the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award 2011/12. The Barcelona midfielder ahead of team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star, Cristiano Ronaldo. He received this award after drawing the Champions League group phase 2012/13 at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco, on Thursday (30/8).
Iniesta managed to obtain the most votes in a poll of sports journalists from each football association under the auspices of UEFA.
In the first season of this award Organizing Messi as the winner. Iniesta actually came in second place. Apparently, his performance with the Spanish national team to help defend the European Cup titles won this year's prestigious event.
UEFA Best Player in Europe Award was initiated by the President of UEFA Michel Platini as a replacement award European Footballer of the Year. The poll itself is based on the performance of the players concerned in all competitions for the season 2011/12, either domestic or international, and at club level and the national team.
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