The legendary French footballer Zinedine Zidane stated that Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta deserved to win the “Ballon d’Or” in 2010.
Zinedine Zidane. Photo: Getty Images“I see Iniesta simply as a footballer. I only have good words about him, I admire how he played, his football. I want to wish him only the best in the future. I believe he deserved to win the 'Ballon d’Or' in 2010, especially in that year when he won the World Cup. At that time, it was clear that he deserved it,” Zidane was quoted by GiveMeSport.
Recall that in 2010, Iniesta together with “Barcelona” won the Spanish championship, and with the Spanish national team — the World Cup, scoring the decisive goal in the final against the Netherlands. However, the “Ballon d’Or” was awarded to Leo Messi that year.
