The Spanish midfielder was named Euro 2012’s best player but believes he has not done enough to challenge Lionel Messi for the prestigious award.
Andres Iniesta was the star for La Roja with his mercurial displays in the centre of the pitch. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 midfielder earned the individual award for Euro 2012’s best player, a handsome trophy that pales in comparison with his European Championship winner’s
medal.
Consequence of his exhilarating displays in the national team’s jersey, La Masia academy graduate has been tipped to give http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 a run for their money for the Ballon d’Or award.
The diminutive midfielder was quizzed about his chances of winning the prestigious award, suggestions he coyly deflected by giving his support to Barcelona teammate, Lionel Messi.
Iniesta stated that he is pleased at being decorated by UEFA for his performances in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 hosted event as it shows that his efforts are being recognized.
The 28-year-old added that the award becomes more special considering that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 won the Euro 2012 and successfully defended their European title, effectively becoming the first team in footballing history to win three major international competitions in
succession.
Iniesta revealed that he does not think about winning the Ballon d’Or as it is something that is out of his hands. Continuing on the topic, he remarked that he wants to do the best for the club and the fans that support him and does not entertain thoughts
of being the best player.
"I am very happy to be considered the best player of the Euros," Iniesta remarked. "It is great because your work on the field is acknowledged.”
"This is even better because we were champions. I had very good feelings prior to the tournament, but I never thought about being the best player.”
"The Ballon d'Or? This is something that I do not decide. The only thing that I am worried about is to play well and make the fans happy.”
"I am not competing against anyone. I would give it to Messi."
Andres Iniesta is one of the few players in world football who can boast of success in every competition he has taken participated in.
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