Lionel Messi claims UEFA 's Best Player in Europe award . Barcelona midfielder pips Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to honor . Argentina ace Messi won the first edition of the new award which is the brainchild of former French international star Platini . Iniesta was best player of the tournament in Barcelona 's Euro 2012 triumph . Poll of sports journalists decides the winner .
Lionel Messi claims UEFA 's Best Player in Europe award . Barcelona midfielder pips Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to honor . Iniesta was best player of the tournament in Barcelona 's Euro 2012 triumph . Poll of sports journalists decides the winner .