© EuroFootball.com
On Monday in Zurich, Switzerland, the 2012 FIFA awards ceremony and one of the most popular French sports newspapers "France Football" took place.
For the fourth time in a row, the best football player on the planet was the star of the Argentine national team and "Barcelona", Lionel Messi. Other contenders included his teammate forward, Andres Iniesta, and the attacking leader of Madrid's "Real", Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 25-year-old footballer received 41.60% of the votes, the captain of the Portuguese national team remained in second place with 23.68%, and one of the best midfielders, A. Iniesta, collected 10.91% to secure third place.
The best coach of the year was chosen as the architect of the victories of the Spanish national team, Vicente Del Bosque, who received 34.51% of the votes. In second place was also the head coach of "Real", Jose Mourinho, with 20.49%, and last of the three contenders was Josep Guardiola, currently on vacation, with 12.91%.
The owner of the most beautiful goal of the year was the attacking midfielder of Istanbul's "Fenerbahce", Miroslav Stoche. In second place was Madrid's "Atletico" star Radamel Falcao "scissors kick". Among the most beautiful goals of the year was the goal by Santos' forward Neymar.
In the team of the year voting, players from the Spanish "La Liga" dominated. Five players from "Real" and "Barcelona" clubs, and one from "Atletico".
Team of the Year:
Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas
Defenders: Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, and Marcelo
Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez, and Andres Iniesta
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Rademel Falcao, and Cristiano Ronaldo
[http://www.eurofootball.com/img/large_pictures/team.jpg]
