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Cruyff: Xavi deserves Ballon d'Or 3.01.2011

Former Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff believes that the best footballer of 2010 must be determined Xavi Hernandez. In the battle for "Golden Ball" fight three competitors of Barcelona and the other two are Messi and Iniesta.

"I think Xavi deserved title of best player in the world. He made an incredible season. If you pay attention to his age, we can say that he will take" Golden Ball "now or never.

Xavi became world champion, while Messi is presented to the 2010 Mindial unconvincing. Iniesta even scored the winning goal in the final against Holland, but missed much of the season. However, for Barcelona is an honor that so many players of the club argue for the Golden Ball, "said Cruyff.

On Sunday, the midfielder became the player with the most matches for Barca - 549.