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UEFA name Spain’s Iniesta as player of Euro 2012

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Posted On Monday, 2nd July 2012

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Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta

, who started all six games at the tournament, has been named player of Euro 2012 by Uefa.

The 28 year old was selected by Uefa’s technical committee after helping Spain beat Italy 4-0 in Sunday’s final.

“Picking Iniesta sends a message about creativity, incisive football and humility,” Uefa technical director Andy Roxburgh said.

Spain also had 10 players named in the 23-man team of the tournament, with England’s Steven Gerrard also included.

“Gerrard played really, really well and showed great leadership qualities,” Roxburgh added.

Euro 2012 team of the tournament:

Goalkeepers: Gianluigi Buffon (Ita), Iker Casillas (Spa), Manuel Neuer (Ger)

Defenders: Gerard Pique (Spa), Fabio Coentrao (Por), Philipp Lahm (Ger), Pepe (Por), Sergio Ramos (Spa), Jordi Alba (Spa)

Midfielders: Daniele De Rossi (Ita), Steven Gerrard (Eng), Xavi (Spa), Andres Iniesta (Spa), Sami Khedira (Ger), Sergio Busquets (Spa), Mesut Ozil (Ger), Andrea Pirlo (Ita), Xabi Alonso (Spa)

Forwards: Mario Balotelli (Ita), Cesc Fabregas (Spa), Cristiano Ronaldo (Por), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Swe), David Silva (Spa)

 
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