Saturday, August 27, 2011
Striker FC Barcelona teammate Xavi Hernandez and won player of Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo in a survey that was attended by representatives of journalists from each UEFA member states yet. Messi received the award in the group stage of the Champions League draw held at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco in the city.
Argentina international players, 24 years scored 53 goals in the 2010/11 season, including 12 goals in the Champions League as the top scorer for three seasons. Created last goal as Barcelona, Manchester United managed to turn the embarrassment
Finals for the second time with the score 3-1. Is the third title in six years, Messi has also contributed to the Liga title for the third consecutive time.
"I want to thank everyone who voted for me, and I thank all my colleagues," said the Barcelona striker Lionel Messi.
"I think these awards at home and I still have some room to save even more. It is an honor to be so successful and come with a trophy at the right time. Thanks to his colleagues that m 'helped achieve this. My motivation comes from the club so successful and have a structure that allows us to be so successful, I was taught when I went and tried their best to be able to maintain it, "he added.