Leo Nominated for UEFA Prize

Lionel Messi, along with five of his Barcelona team mates, have been nominated for the UEFA awards for the 2008-2009 season. The results will be revealed at the draw for the group stage of this years UEFA Champions League.

UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year

Petr Cech (Chelsea), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United)

UEFA Club Defender of the Year
Gerard Pique (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United)

UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)

UEFA Club Forward of the Year
Samuel Eto’o (Barcelona, now Inter), Lionel Messi (Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, now Real Madrid)

A UEFA Club Player of the Year will also be awarded from this shortlist of twelve.

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