Messi obtained 38 votesLionel Messi finally crowned as the best player in Europe. Xavi Hernández and Lionel Messi beat Cristiano Ronaldo in the assessment that was held in Monaco, Thursday, August 25, 2011.
A total of 53 sports journalists representing each of the members of UEFA have previously voted. The result, Messi obtained 38 votes. Xavi whereas only 11 votes and three votes Ronaldo. Thus, Messi deserve the title as the best in Europe.
"I want to thank everyone who has voted for me and all colleagues," Messi said as quoted by the official UEFA website.
"I'll keep this award at home and I still have some room for this award," said Messi.
A total of 53 sports journalists representing each of the members of UEFA have previously voted. The result, Messi obtained 38 votes. Xavi whereas only 11 votes and three votes Ronaldo. Thus, Messi deserve the title as the best in Europe.
"I want to thank everyone who has voted for me and all colleagues," Messi said as quoted by the official UEFA website.
"I'll keep this award at home and I still have some room for this award," said Messi.
