Iniesta recognised as best in Europe
Posted Friday, August 31, 2012 by ESPN
Andres Iniesta was named UEFA's best player in Europe at an awards ceremony in Monaco on Thursday.
The Barcelona midfielder, who inspired Spain to retain their crown at Euro 2012, won the vote by 53 sports journalists representing each of UEFA's member nations.
He was chosen ahead of Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo.
Iniesta with 19 votes beat out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo who both had 17 votes.
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