Messi, Ronaldo & Iniesta: Who should win FIFA Ballon d’Or?
Posted Friday, November 30, 2012 by The Sun
SILVER LINING ... Spanish hero Andres Iniesta with the Euro 2012 trophy
He may not have scored in Poland and Ukraine but Iniesta’s influence on Vicente del Bosque’s side was massive.
Iniesta has also played a key part in Barca’s best-ever start to a league season under new boss
Tito Vilanova.
Bookies Coral make Messi is the 6-1 ON favourite for the award, with Ronaldo at 4/1 and Iniesta at 8/1.
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said: "It shows how strong football in Spain is.
"We have seen again what they did at the Euros and it will be interesting to see what happens in the Confederations Cup."
There was also a Spanish theme to the FIFA World Coach of the Year award.
Spain boss Vicente Del Bosque was nominated for his role in guiding Spain to a successful defence of their European crown.
Former Barca boss Pep Guardiola and current Real coach Jose Mourinho were also named on the shortlist.
Who gets YOUR vote? Have your say now in our poll on the right.
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