UEFA Awards - Messi "THE NEWEST LEGEND OF FOOTBALL"

Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, the players and won the title of the best attackers in the event the European club footballer 2008-2009. He removed two other major candidates, Cristiano Ronaldo and Samuel Etoo.

Messi Barcelona is not alone represent the best players in the ranks of Europe. He was accompanied by Xavi Hernandez as Europe's best midfielders. He beat his own teammate, Andres Iniesta and the Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard.

Unfortunately, Gerard Pique is nominated for best defender in Europe, failed to increase the dominance of Barcelona. He and Nemanja Vidic unable to compete with Chelsea captain, John Terry.

Failure Pique infectious goalkeeper Victor Valdes. Valdes was forced to enter only satisfied with the nomination of Europe's best goalkeepers. He and Chelsea goalkeeper, Petr Cech was forced to hand over the main podium to Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar.

Apparently, not all of the four best-winning titles that feel happy. Terry admitted would prefer not to be the best defender, but can win the Champions League with Chelsea. For him, the best defender award is motivation to continue the hard work with "The Blues" to achieve the ideals of European conquest.

"Especially for myself, not holding the trophy (Champions League) is a motivation for me. That is something I want to kugapai, lifted the trophy with Chelsea Football Club," he said.

If Lionel Messi as the best attended with two of his title with Barcelona after last season's champion. So for Maldini, the UEFA award called the Champions League Special Achievement Award for their participation in the continent's elite competition blue.

Yes, during the 25-year career in Milan, Maldini played as many as 140 times in the Champions League, with eight reaching the final in 41 years where he was captured five Champions League titles with Milan. Finally, Maldini reached in 2007 after beating Liverpool 2-1, after earlier in 1989, 1990, 1994, and 2003.

For Milan, Maldini is a legend alive. During play the round leather, son Cesare Maldini only red and black costume. Has achieved many titles with Il Diavolo Rosso, like six Serie A scudetto titles, one Italian and five Copa Super Cup title.

However, good record at club level could not carry the Azzuri squad strengthening. The best achievement was the father of two children only brought Italy into the World Cup runner-up finish in 1994 and 2000 European Cup.