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Iniesta collects top gong

Andres Iniesta has been voted the 2011/12 winner of the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

Barcelona and Spain midfielder voted best in Europe by journalists

Andres Iniesta has been voted the 2011/12 winner of the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. The Barcelona midfielder, who inspired Spain to retain their crown at Euro 2012, won the vote by 53 sports journalists representing each of UEFA's member nations. He was chosen ahead of Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo. The 28-year-old collected his prize following the UEFA Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on Thursday.

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