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La Liga dominates as Messi & Ronaldo make 2012 FIFPro World XI
Jan 7, 2013 7:20:00 PM
The Barcelona and Real Madrid stars have both made the cut for last year's world XI, alongside a host of team-mates and Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao
The 2012 FIFPro World XI has been announced during Monday's Fifa Ballon d'Or gala in Zurich, with Barcelona and Real Madrid stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the standout names.The FIFPro World XI is a prize from the players for the players, with FIFPro inviting all professional footballers in the world to compose their best team of the year.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas gets the nod between the sticks, while his club team-mates Sergio Ramos and Marcelo have made it into the defence alongside Barca duo Dani Alves and Gerard Pique.
The three-man midfield consists of Madrid star Xabi Alonso, as well as Spain team-mates Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
Unsurprisingly, both los Blancos forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Blaugrana ace Lionel Messi have made the cut up front, with Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao completing the side.
| CASILLAS |
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| REAL MADRID |
| DANI ALVES |
SERGIO RAMOS |
PIQUE | MARCELO |
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| BARCELONA | REAL MADRID |
BARCELONA | REAL MADRID |
| XABI ALONSO |
XAVI | INIESTA |
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| REAL MADRID |
BARCELONA | BARCELONA |
| MESSI |
FALCAO | CRISTIANO RONALDO |
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| BARCELONA | ATLETICO MADRID |
REAL MADRID |
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