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19.10.2008 12:34
Xavi, Messi and Eto’o, candidates for European Award
David Puig
Three Barca players have been nominated for the European Player of the Year Award (el Ballon d’Or): Xavi, Messi and Eto’o are included in the list of 30 players presented by the “France Football” magazine this morning.
The magazine’s editor Dannid Chommier announced the list this morning on the French TV programme “Telefoot”.
The award will be handed out on December 2. Xavi’s
great performances at the Euro 2008 which helped Spain to win the tournament were clearly important
in his nomination, whilst Messi, one of the bookies’ favourites alongside Cristiano Ronaldo,
boosted his chances by winning gold at the Olympics with Argentina. As well as the three Barca
players, Cesc Fabregas, who spent his younger years at the club, is also nominated.
Second year on the run for Eto’o and Messi
Samuel Eto’o and Leo Messi are nominated for the second year running after the Argentinean
came third in last year’s vote behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Milan’s midfielder Kaká.
