Messi was elected the best player in the League
Casillas, Alves, Xavi and Iniesta, other winners. Guardiola, best coach
Leo Messi was voted player of the Spanish League for the 2008-09 season during LFP awards, which yesterday held its first edition. The event took place at the seat of government of the Autonomous Community of Madrid. In terms of area (best goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, attacking midfielder and striker), Barcelona won four of five awards (Alves, Xavi, Iniesta and Messi himself), to which must be added for the player revelation, Busquets, best coach, Guardiola (at the last minute announced it would not attend the ceremony even though he had confirmed their presence ) and the club champion. Iker Casillas was named best goalkeeper. BBVA The Fair Play prize went to Valerón. In Second Division Nino was named best player, best coach and best club Oltra Xerez. Fair Play was to Farina. The trophy was a statue of bronze, gold plated, which included the logo of the LFP.
The president of the Professional Football League, Jose Luis Astiazaran said at the opening of the event that "this gala, and these awards demonstrate the inner strength of the LFP. We should be congratulated for it. We all, and all together. This reflects the collective. Among all try to get the best league in the world. "Ignacio Gonzalez, vice president of the Community of Madrid, stressed that" the Spanish League is the best and helps to bring Spain's image worldwide. "
A jury, composed by Luis Aragones, Azkargorta, Ferrer, Julen Guerrero, Víctor MuÑoz, Martín Vázquez, Herrera, Lillo, Alberto Lopez, Maceda, Sarabia, Ricardo Resta, shortlists of three players selected by each river. The winners were voted by the coaches last season. The players chose the best player.
Messi was pleased "for prize I've been very wrapped up by the club." He also spoke of the classic: "I see very balanced. It will be a special game. It will be a nice show." Laporta Casillas described as "a great goalkeeper." Butragueno stressed that "the League has just begun, we must have patience." For Villa, "this year's Valencia is more balanced. "Enrique Cerezo was not present at having to attend a film awards.