The Argentine is still collecting titles at the individual • Your challenge, achieving some success with your selection
The new award established by the UEFA (Europe's best player) went to the hands of Messi, who was the most voted by 54 journalists ahead of his teammate at Barca, Xavi Hernandez, and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Leo's merits speak for themselves, top scorer in the last Champions (12 goals that also meant a career); best player in the Champions League final at Wembley, his team leading scorer (53 goals in total) and assistant luxury for his team.
The Argentine has become a collector of personal titles and distinctions both team and individual levels. His major challenge remains to conquer some success with your selection. The Barcelona also has won the prize today in Monaco, it becomes the leading candidate to win the Ballon d'Or and the FIFA World Player of the Year 2011.
The vote has been as follows:
1. Lionel Messi (ARG) - FC Barcelona (38 votes) 2. Xavi Hernandez (ESP) - FC Barcelona (11 votes) 3. Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) - Real Madrid CF (3 votes)
Messi: "Thanks to my colleagues"
The Argentine striker Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona was jubilant after receiving the award for best player in Europe and has ensured that keeps "the awards at home" and has appealed to the optimism by asserting that still has "room for one more."
"I keep all of these awards at home and I have still some room for more. It is an honor success and I hope more continue to arrive. Thanks to my teammates I could do this," said the Argentine international who scored 52 goals in the last campaign including 12 in the UEFA Champions' League, finishing as the top scorer for the third straight season.
The player wanted to highlight Rosario, individual after receiving this award, the value of team play as the key to success in the world of football. "The game on a computer that is very successful, and its structure allows us to win," has ruled 'The Flea'.
Finally, two-time winner of the 'Golden Ball' his gratitude to all those who supported his candidacy for this award and for their shipmates. "I would like to thank everyone I have voted, and all my teammates, "is complete.