Messi won 41.6% of the votes, Ronaldo-23.68%, Iniesta-10.91%

Today, January 7, at a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland on the long-awaited Prize Golden Ball. Winner of honourable award from 2012 onwards, it became the FC Barcelona striker and striker Lionel Messi.

25-year-old Argentine football voting coaches, captains of the national teams and the media garnered 41.6%, second place went to Real Madrid striker and the Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo (23.68%), and the third is a midfielder of FC Barcelona and Spanish International Andres Iniesta (10.91%), is reported by the foreign press.

Giuseppe Rossi: Everyone knows that Fiorentina is one of the best teams in Italy

Striker Giuseppe Rossi, who moved from today officially Spanish Villarreal in Italian Fiorentina, called Violets one of the best teams in Serie A.

“The team has a great mix of young and experienced players. Everyone knows that Fiorentina is one of the best teams in Italy, which demonstrates the great football.

My recovery is going well, everything beautifully, but I need time,” – Rossi said.

Andres Iniesta: Congrats to Messi, who became the only player to win four Golden Ball

FC Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has addressed words of praise team Lionel Messi, forward pass.

Argentine footballer, for the fourth time in a row, was named the best soccer player in the world. But Iniesta with striker Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo was among three contenders for this title.

“My success I dedicate my partners on the team, with whom we are doing this work. As many representatives of FC Barcelona at the ceremony in Zurich shows that employment is conducted properly. Be among the three candidates for the Golden Ball is already a significant achievement for me. Congrats to Messi, who became the only player to win four Golden Ball. And if he will continue in the same spirit, it will win this award and for the fifth time,” – Iniesta said.

Falcao: I do not exclude that I will continue my career in Italy

Atlético de Madrid’s striker Radamel Falcao in an interview after the ceremony “Golden Ball” refused to answer the question as to whether he would remain at the Club for the next season.

“I have a valid contract with Atletico, and all my thoughts are associated only with that Club. Now I think only about the present. Never say never, I don't know what awaits me in the future. I do not exclude that I will continue my career in Italy. I have my favorite Club in the Championship. Which One? I won't tell you,” – Falcao said.

Del Bosque: First of all I would like to congratulate Guardiola and Mourinho

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque expressed his thanks to those who voted for him in the nomination “The best coach of the year 2012 by FIFA”.

World Cup coach said and other contenders for the title in the person of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola.

“First of all I would like to congratulate Guardiola and Mourinho. Am proud to present to Spanish football. I would like to say that thanks to the Spanish national team players, we are all becoming better. I mean their excellent qualities and behaviour. I want to thank the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and those trainers who are close to me. The same applies to the professionals who have been with me throughout my career and that I had the desire to become a coach. We're all dealing with football, should care about him, to love and respect the sport and be an example of good ethics and conduct,” - Del Bosque said.

Berlusconi: In recent years Barcelona has played the best football

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi declined to talk about who will be the head coach next season.

“You are asking to remain in command of the Allegri next season? I must say the truth? Then, please ask another question.

If we talk about on Barcelona success, I always wanted to bring it in Milan, because in recent years Barcelona has played the best football. We contacted him, but he said he wants to leave. He said he liked it in Italy, and expressed appreciation for the offer me a villa on Lake Como, but at this point the chance that Guardiola will lead the AC Milan, very small,” – Berlusconi said.

Jose Mourinho: A champion will be determined in fighting teams from Manchester

Head coach of Real Madrid Jose Mourinho gave an interview to the British media, which shared his thoughts on the State of the Premier League - 2012/2013 and expressed the view that the champion will be either Manchester United or Manchester City.

«United, and leads them to slip from first place has never been easy. However, Manchester City's stunning composition, they force the champions and they will fight for the Championship and this season.

Tottenham have a good composition, there are some brilliant players are among the best in the Premier League. And now they have managed to achieve stability in their speeches. I don't think they can win the championship this season, but the top three-four will be.

As for Chelsea, then defeat by Queens Park Rangers killed their chances for the Championship. Chelsea have a game in hand, and they will fight for a place in the Earth. I think that the first four will look like this: United, City, spurs, Chelsea.

Arsenal? They play it well, then not very much. Arsenal are now not in the Earth, but they always manage to finish it. So why would they not do it this season? Although it will be difficult. They have to contend with Tottenham, Chelsea and Everton. Everton and David Moyes also deserve a place in the Earth. I really like their discipline, orderliness and spirit.

The fight for 3rd and 4th place will be serious. A champion will be determined in fighting teams from Manchester. I am sure of that,» - Mourinho siad.