Andres Iniesta has been named the player of the tournament at Euro 2012 after inspiring Spain to defend their title in Poland and Ukraine.

The Barcelona midfielder played a starring role in Spain's success with consistent performances throughout the competition.

He produced another scintillating display in Sunday's final as Vicente del Bosque's men beat Italy 4-0 to be crowned European champions once again.

Italy's Andrea Pirlo had been regarded as the favourite to take the player prize before the Kiev showpiece but Iniesta has been given the nod by a technical committee made up of 11 people.

UEFA technical director Andy Roxburgh said: "Picking Iniesta as the best player of Euro 2012 sends a message about creativity, incisive football and humility."

Iniesta stressed before the final that he was more concerned with Spanish success than individual accolades, but has received praise from team-mate Cesc Fabregas.

"He's a source of immense confidence for us," Fabregas said. "During matches you can see him taking on more and more responsibility.

"He's creative, he runs with the ball, he's got a brilliant final pass and with each passing year he's become more of a goalscorer as well as a provider."
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UEFA technical director Andy Roxburgh said: "Picking Iniesta as the best player of Euro 2012 sends a message about creativity, incisive football and humility."

Sagamite:

This part of their criteria is rubbish!

Humility should not be part of their judgement of footballing prowess.

They should keep their moral values to themselves and judge people on their ability.

If Balotelli wants to take his shirt off and show his muscle after scoring his 15th Banana shot goal in a tournament, then he should win based on his contribution and ability, and humility can go to hell.

Sagamite:

This part of their criteria is rubbish!

Humility should not be part of their judgement of footballing prowess.

They should keep their moral values to themselves and judge people on their ability.

If Balotelli wants to take his shirt off and show his muscle after scoring his 15th Banana shot goal in a tournament, then he should win based on his contribution and ability, and humility can go to hell.

ayo jango: .


What do u mean rubbish, attitude is key in everything we do in life.
Even d Gospel describes Humility as a key factor to salvation!!!

Humility should not be part of their judgement of footballing prowess.

ayo jango: .


What do u mean rubbish, attitude is key in everything we do in life.
Even d Gospel describes Humility as a key factor to salvation!!!

Sagamite:

This part of their criteria is rubbish!

Humility should not be part of their judgement of footballing prowess.

They should keep their moral values to themselves and judge people on their ability.

If Balotelli wants to take his shirt off and show his muscle after scoring his 15th Banana shot goal in a tournament, then he should win based on his contribution and ability, and humility can go to hell.

ismhab: Up Barcelona.

ismhab: Up Barcelona.

Sagamite:

This part of their criteria is rubbish!

Humility should not be part of their judgement of footballing prowess.

They should keep their moral values to themselves and judge people on their ability.

If Balotelli wants to take his shirt off and show his muscle after scoring his 15th Banana shot goal in a tournament, then he should win based on his contribution and ability, and humility can go to hell.

fagamite:

Keep your gospel and bible and cross and message to your pe//do/p/h/i/le retardedddddd self. What an a/s/s/

ayo jango: .


What do u mean rubbish, attitude is key in everything we do in life.
Even d Gospel describes Humility as a key factor to salvation!!!

buzugee: these crackazz are crazy. that criteria ( humility ) was thrown in to have a dig at balotelli. crackazz cant just let a black man be himself. like we are all supposed to be squares like them. i tell ya i cant wait for the third world war. and then regime change on earth. time for the kingdom to be handed to jacob. esau has had his fill. his time is up

ismhab: Up Barcelona.

afam4eva: I think Iniesta did well in this competition but he was not even in the running for the best player. It was between Pirlo, Xavi and probably Balotelli. I think they should have created a "Humilty" award for this tourney because i don't know how being humble has anything to do with what is played on the field of play. If it's that important then i see no reason why Kanu Nwankwo has not won the world best player award.

teewhy?:


Even, Bachelors degree is based on Academic Performance and Character!!!

coogar:

but football players are meant to be ambassadors and role models....
football authorities want the players to epitomise humility, respect, etc.
therefore, uefa is correct by wanting players to be gentlemen on and off
the pitch.

kids watch tv and they want to be like these players...
on the flip side, football players get more severe
punishment when they err because they are supposed to be role models.

obembe1: Just saw on GOAL.com it was PIRLO NOT INIESTA has best player of EURO 2012

afam4eva: I think Iniesta did well in this competition but he was not even in the running for the best player. It was between Pirlo, Xavi and probably Balotelli. I think they should have created a "Humilty" award for this tourney because i don't know how being humble has anything to do with what is played on the field of play. If it's that important then i see no reason why Kanu Nwankwo has not won the world best player award.