Messi shortlisted for four-in-a-row Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi is in contention for a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d'Or crown after being named on a three-man shortlist today alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta.
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Iniesta, Messi and Ronaldo nominated
Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been named on the short list for UEFA's Best Player in Europe award.
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Iniesta named best player of Euro 2012
Andres Iniesta, who helped Spain to a second successive European Championship triumph in Poland and Ukraine, has been named the best player at the tournament.
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Iniesta unconcerned with Spain critics
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta is not letting criticism of his side's style of play get under his skin, while Hugo Almeida will lead Portugal's attack for their Euro 2012 semi-final this evening.
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Iniesta inspires Spanish victory
Andres Iniesta showed why he could be the key to Spain's chances at Euro 2012 when he came off the bench to inspire the world and European champions to a 1-0 friendly win at home to China on Sunday.
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Messi fires Barcelona to victory over Milan
Barcelona qualified for the Champions League semi-finals as two Lionel Messi penalties and a second-half strike from Andres Iniesta inspired them to a 3-1 win over AC Milan.
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Iniesta named in Spanish squad
Andres Iniesta returns to the Spain squad for the upcoming friendles against Spain and Costa Rica.
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Interview: Andrés Iniesta
Barcelona's Andrés Iniesta gives his thoughts on Manchester United, Scholes and Giggs and his best moments of the season ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final.
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Iniesta escapes extra sanction over booking
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta is free to play in the Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid after escaping punishment from UEFA for allegedly getting deliberately booked.
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Champions League: Arsenal v Barcelona
Andres Iniesta says Barcelona will have to beat 'one of the best teams in the world' if they are to pip Arsenal to a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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Barca trio shortlisted for Ballon d'Or
Barcelona trio Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d'Or.
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Barcelona and Athletico win
Spain duo Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol came to the rescue of Barcelona who fought back to beat Valencia 2-1 at home in La Liga on Saturday.
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Spain win the World Cup in extra-time
Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time.
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Loew looks to midfield battle for success
Germany coach Joachim Loew believes that neutralising Andres Iniesta and Xavi will be the key to his side's hopes of upsetting Spain in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final in Durban.
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Concern over Iniesta thigh problem
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta has a 'minor muscle injury', the national team doctor has revealed.
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Iniesta injury blow for Barcelona
Andres Iniesta is likely to miss most of Barcelona's season run-in after sustaining an injury in training this morning that is set to keep him sidelined for a month.
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Iniesta ruled out of Arsenal clash
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League match with Arsenal due to a hamstring injury.
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Henry and Iniesta on schedule for Barca
Thierry Henry and Andres Iniesta should be fit to face Manchester United in the Champions League final if their recovery from injury continues on schedule.
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Chelsea 1-1 Barcelona (Agg: 1-1)
Barcelona snatched a place in the Champions League final in dramatic fashion when a last-gasp goal from Andres Iniesta earned a 1-1 draw with Chelsea and victory on away goals.
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Improving Iniesta leaves hospital
Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta left hospital to join up with his team-mates in Santander after being treated for a severe bout of food poisoning.