The Spaniard has taken out time to voice his views regarding the Golden Ball and has revealed that he would like to see his compatriot take home the coveted accolade.
Spanish national head coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 del Bosque, has expressed that he would prefer to have Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta win the FIFA Ballon d’Or this year. The manager stated that the midfielder has made great contributions for his national side and hence
he deserves the award.
Del Bosque exclaimed that Iniesta is a worthy representative of Spanish football and therefore he should be rewarded in order to reward the quality of football in the Iberian Peninsula.
Andres Iniesta is one of the three final nominees who are the contenders to win the Golden Ball. He is joined by his teammate, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629 as his fellow contenders.
Although the midifield maestro is considered one of the most influential midfielders of his time, he faces stiff competition from the other nominees.
According to a number of experts, the Barca number 8 is the least likely candidate to take home the prestigious award.
The player has been performing remarkably for his national side and his club over the past few seasons. He was named the player of the year in this year’s Euro 2012 in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032. The tournament saw Spain successfully defend the title they won 4
years ago.
Consequently, Del Bosque has asserted that he is a worthy contender and would like to see him win it.
The manager also offered his opinion regarding his own nomination for the coach of the year award and expressed that it is a positive thing to be recognized for the efforts made.
“I wish it was Iniesta, who represents Spanish football, and in recent days I have argued that our football would do well to be rewarded,” he quoted.
“All awards are good, we must receive them with optimism and pride, it does not hurt, Guardiola received it last year and facing the world is good. Also, for Coaches, the challenge of going abroad is one that is so much the better for all.”
Del Bosque has led http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 to a FIFA World Cup trophy in addition to the European Championship this summer.
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