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Agree with Guardiola´s 3-4-3 because "possession is the key to harm"

FC Barcelona striker Lionel Messi said the possibility of "a stroke of mind for the rest of the year" at Real Madrid if your computer gets a "good result" in the `classic´ next Saturday, while it has expressed his satisfaction for being a finalist for the `Golden Ball´ although most will "matters is that the team win games and titles."

"It will be a very nice game. Obviously, it is very important to get a good result, and if that happens it will be a blow to morale for the rest of the year. If the opposite happens, we will not have time to relax because it is the trip to Japan, which is very important to us, "said Messi, on the match against Real Madrid, in an interview with `fifa.com´.

Regarding the tactical picture used at the Bernabeu Pep Guardiola, the `Flea´ recalled that the "3-4-3 means having more people in the midfield which is what the coach wants to try to get the ball more." In this sense, the club are convinced that "possession is the key to do harm and not to do" so that "having an extra man in midfield allows it to be easier."

The strength of the club, the experience

To Messi, one of the weapons of his team in the `classic´ next Saturday will be the joint cumulative experience. "We already know much of the Barcelona players. Long ago we played together and practically know where the ball will go two or three passes in advance," he analyzed.

Regarding Guardiola, Argentina explained that his "conduct is essential, not only on the day to day but on how to prepare the parties" to keep players motivated the most "important qualities as well as his" attention to details "that marked" a big difference."

"For example, when he arrived decided we started to eat at the club, that doctors were more aware of us and control us, as well as the physio. That was a big difference and has made us much stronger individually and together, he said.

Flattered by the Golden Ball

Moreover, this Monday has been known that the Argentine chooses her third Golden Ball. "As I always, it is nice to receive individual awards and all this that is very important, very prestigious, but what interests me most is the team to win games and titles," explained the matter.

Just the next trophy this month could reach if the club fulfills its role of favorite in the Club World Cup, Messi faces with "eager to revive and to celebrate the same way." "The responsibility we always win," he warned in order to "an important event" in Asian lands.

"I think we have time to adapt. Let a few days before, we used to, especially me, for travel to Argentina and South America, so there should be no problem. We know our capabilities and how far we get on the court. True that many parties, it is never easy to play as often and do it at the highest level, "he said.

The Argentine gives the surprise and imposing, with 22.65 percent of votes, Iniesta, silver with 17.36, and Xavi, bronze with 16.48. Spanish football loses jackpot.

Lionel Messi retain his status as the Golden Ball winner, as revealed on the stroke of eight o'clock in the evening during the gala held at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, in the words of Josep Guardiola, who opened the envelope and read the name the winner. Although he had circulated for months the rumor Iniesta would be the winner, finally the 154 journalists, 208 coaches and captains of the 208 countries that are part of the FIFA chose the Argentine ahead of Iniesta, Silver Ball, and Xavi, Bronze Ball, teammates and quarry.

The decision is a setback for the Spanish football, who do not get a prize, despite the conquest of the World by the selection. Messi won the 22.65 percent of the vote compared to 17.36 for 16.48 Iniesta and Xavi.

Leo Messi, 23, was in 2010 won the League and the Supercopa of Spain with Barcelona. However, there was a good World Cup and his selection, Argentina, fell in the quarter to be defeated by Germany. Throughout his career he has won two Champions Leagues, one UEFA Super Cup, four league titles, a Copa del Rey, Spain four Super Cups and World Club Championship. It is also world champion Under-20 (2005) and Olympic (2008) with Argentina.

Barcelona reached the age of 14, recommended by Carles Rexach. Barca was discovered in Rosario, where he played in the youth ranks at Newell `s Old Boys. He debuted with the first team in 2003. Last season he scored 47 goals in all competitions in which he participated and was named the Golden Ball and FIFA World Player. In 2008 he was the Silver Ball.

Messi (2009 and 2010), Di Stefano (1957 and 1959) and Sivori (1961) are the only players born Argentina have won the Golden Ball

The award will be presented for the first time after the merger of the `Golden Ball France Football 'and the FIFA World Player • If the award takes him Xavi or Iniesta will be the second Spanish to get it after Luis Suarez in 1960 · Del Bosque and Guardiola choose the best coach of the year

The Zurich Congress Centre will host the awards ceremony Monday the new FIFA Golden Ball award individual awards this year than ever to work collectively, and who choose to award three virtuosos who share clothing Barca, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi.

Although the show starts at 19.00, the great festival of Barcelona started soon. The issue of Barcelona will travel to Switzerland in two planes. The first will leave at 11.15 from the Airport, while the second will start half an hour later. It is in this second plane where travel the three compete for the award candidates for the FIFA Golden Ball 2010 along with his immediate family, Pep Guardiola, Tito Vilanova, Carlos Naval delegate, and three other players: Piqué, Puyol and Villa. All three have been selected in the FIFPro Best XI.

The flight landed in Zurich at 13 am and 13.30 pm respectively. Around 15 hours, at the Palacio de Congresos de Zurich are scheduled the press conferences of the three nominated players and coaches.

Messi, Xavi and Iniesta be alone in Zurich. As said the president Sandro Rosell, Barcelona has invited all former presidents, former technicians and former heads of the quarry at this historic ceremony with three nominees trained at home. Around 70 guests will go on the first plane, which certainly pays FIFA.

Thus, among others, have already confirmed their attendance at the event, former coaches and others in the first team in several stages: Francisco Rodriguez, Joaquim Rife, José Luis Romero, Terry Venables, Llorenç Serra Ferrer, Carles Rexach, Radomir Antic, Jesús Antonio de la Cruz and Eusebio.

Among the former presidents Barca have confirmation that attend the event Agustí Montal. In contrast, Josep Lluís NúÑez, Joan Laporta and Joan Gaspart have declined the offer.

The club also invited the players who have won the Ballon d'Or Barca Dresses: Luis Suárez, Cruyff, Hristo Stoichkov, Rivaldo and Ronaldinho (Messi is already this to be one of the candidates.) Hristo Stoichkov and Luis Suarez, the only Spanish that you have achieved and be in charge of supplies in the event that Xavi and Iniesta won it, "are the only ones who go to the Swiss city since Cruyff is in South Africa while Rivaldo and Ronaldinho can not travel for various reasons.

The representation of the board will be led by Barcelona president Sandro Rosell and Vice Josep Maria Bartomeu and Jordi Cardoner. Club executives will also present the general director, Antoni Rossich and sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta.

The winning players will address the media at the end of the show, about 20.00 hours and 21.30 hours and 22.00 hours, respectively, the two flights will take off back to Barcelona. It is envisaged that the first flight take land in Barcelona at 23.15. The Barcelona's players will no longer be trained to prepare the Cup match against Real Betis on Wednesday until Tuesday afternoon.

Awards in Zurich Rosario

For the first time, recognize the best coach of the year award opting Vicente Del Bosque, José Mourinho and Pep Guardiola. The Salamanca led Spain to glory at the World Cup, the Portuguese won the treble with Inter Milan and Catalan continued making their mark in a historic ship. In category Women also will honor the best players and coaches.

Another of the highlights will be the appointment of the best starting lineup of the season, to be decided by the votes of the Internet. A total of 55 players, five position, opting to enter the selected alignment, consisting of one goalkeeper, four defenders, three midfielders and three forwards. Xavi and Iniesta addition, seven other Spanish players could be included in the starting ideal year: Casillas, Puyol, Piqué, Xabi Alonso, Cesc, Torres and Villa.

In addition, FIFA will present the second edition of Puskas the goal of the year. In the list of ten finalists are so many of Messi, Arjen Robben or Samir Nasri, among others. The other two awards will be handed Joseph Blatter Fair Play and the Presidential Award, awarded as a tribute to a life dedicated to performing a service or by an exemplary attitude.

Betting on Barcelona for the Classic · Create, however, will not be easy victory Considering that, with the arrival of Jose Mourinho, Real Madrid has a winning mentality last season · Praises David Villa

Less than two weeks to the Classic, Lionel Messi was "confident" that the Barcerlona get the victory against Real Madrid. In the second part of the interview with 'FIFA.com' concentration which leads out Argentina in Qatar, claims status Barça favorite: "If we play to our level, we gain safe to Real Madrid.'ll Be a great match, as always. To me it makes me well, I've made great performances and beautiful goals."

Messi, however, warns that the Real Madrid "this year will come in a spirit of revenge." "From 2-6 at the Bernabeu I guess we are very keen. They have been bolstered this year with the arrival of new signings and Mourinho, but Barça still higher, "continued the Argentinian star. About the Real Madrid, the current leader of the Liga, Messi said" change of mind experienced by the arrival of Mourinho. "Now still a great team, but they are seen from outside with a winning mentality from the beginning, "he said.

The Flea also assessed the possibility that Barcelona reached the final of the Champions League with the ability to maintain the highest level of play. "If we can maintain the level shown in recent times, we will be there. See also Chelsea, Real Madrid, Bayern or Inter. And if I had to choose one, the team arrives Acelotti very strong this season. I see him as the man to beat, "said Messi.

Regarding the commitment of Barcelona near the top competition in the team are away to Panathinaikos FC Barcelona, Messi warned that "cost us suffer for Athens win "and made clear that in Europe" do not give away anything, because something is the best competition at club level. "

Praise for Villa

Messi praised also the role of David Villa in his first season as a Barça player. "Every game we better understand what happens. We do not know, but we are very well attuned to the way we played," he said of his teammate in the line of attack. Finally, the Argentine avoided comment on the statements of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. "I think it was directed more towards the coach," noted on that point.