VIDEO: Messi presented the Golden Ball to his fans!

Messi presented the Golden Ball to Barcelona's fans, pointing out that he will share it with his colleagues, Xavi and Iniesta, both finalists in the race for the trophy awarded by FIFA and France Football.

The event took place before the match against Betis Sevilla, played Wednesday night in the Spanish Cup quarterfinals.
Messi, Xavi and Iniesta were applauded in unison, and in the stadium's speakers it could be heard an emotional message sent by their mothers.

After the trophy presentation and after all the team took a picture with it, followed the match with Betis Sevilla, a Messi show, in which Barcelona won with a 5-0 score.

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Ronaldo: "Casillas should have been among the nominees at the Golden Ball! I do not understand FIFA's concept!"

The Real Madrid striker, Cristiano Ronaldo said in an interview for the brand that he doesn't understand FIFA's concept.
"Casillas is a field player and he has as many value as the other players! I think that Iker should have been one of this year's three candidates for  the trophy. He's done great things at the World Cup." , pointed Ronaldo.

"I don't understand FIFA's concept when they've given the Golden Ball, but I would have been very happy if he had won.", he added.

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See why Messi, Xavi and Iniesta deserve the Golden Ball!

Next Monday FIFA will reveal who will win the Golden Ball in 2010. Castrol analyzed three serious candidates.

Lionel Messi deserves to win because he scored more goals than any player in 2010. The argentinian player has the best shots on goal with an average of 64 % accuracy. 

Xavi Hernandez is the brain of FC Barcelona, offering many gameplay changes with his passes. He is probably the best midfielder in the world. 

Andres Iniesta is a very strong candidate with his goals scored in the final seconds, such as those of UCL with Chelsea and the World Cup in South Africa

Who do you think will win the Golden Ball this year?

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