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27.10.2008 12:10

Xavi, Puyol and Messi in FIFPro World XI

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Barcelona players Xavi, Puyol and Messi have been included in the FIFPro World XI 2007/08. This means that Barça is the club with the most players in the side.

This Monday morning the International Federation of Professional Footballers (FIFPro) has announced its World XI 2007/08. Barça players Leo Messi, Xavi Hernàndez and Carles Puyol are all in the FIFPro team which is chosen by the Federation’s 57,500 members.

First for Xavi

This is the first time Xavi Hernàndez has been chosen for the FIFPro World XI. This recognition comes in addition to being named Best Player at Euro 2008 by UEFA and receiving an award from sports paper ‘Marca', also as the best Euro 2008 player.

It is the second year that Leo Messi and Carles Puyol have been in the FIFPro World XI.

The club with the most

Barça has the most players in the FIFPro World XI at three. It is followed by Manchester United, with Rio Ferdinand and Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, with Casillas and Sergio Ramos, and Liverpool, with Fernando Torres and Gerrard. Chelsea, with John Terry, and Milan, with Kaká, contribute one player each.