Finally there were two Barca players selected as finalists trophy that distinguishes the best player of the year. Leo Messi, who won the last two editions, appears as the favorite to repeat award
Two Catalans will opt for the Ballon d’If last year was Messi, Xavi and Iniesta the finalists, this time Cristiano Ronaldo entered the Fuentealbilla. The 40 goals that led him to win the ‘Golden Boot’ you have done a runner with Messi, a regular, seeking to win his third consecutive award Xavi, whose quality has been considered by coaches and captains of selection and journalists.
The election of three nominees took place in a ceremony that was broadcast streaming through the FIFA website and was attended by Jérôme Valcke, FIFA Secretary General, François Morinière, CEO of L ^ Equipe – France Football, Emmanuel Petit, a former Barca player in 1998 world champion and European champion in 2000 and Gaëtane Thiney, a member of the women’s France.
