Fifpros World Xi,deserved?

The balon d'or awards took off yesterday and saw Lionel Messi break yet another record by winning 4 balon d'ors in a row,truely deserved,but the other highlight(and i'm not talking about Fernando Torres high)was the selected best world Xi for the year 2012.Many people argued about who should and shouldn't be there,and the fact that the players were all from la liga made matters worse,so here's my Opinion:

GK:Iker Casillas:Spain and Madrids captain,Casillas is arguably the best goalkeeper in the world!Many would argue that perhaps Buffon should have been there,lets not forget that Casillas guided Spain to their 2nd Euro in a row,and also Madrid to their 32nd La liga trophy.The accolades speak for themselves.Casillas probably deserved it.

LB:Marcelo:This one completely suprised me,i mean i know he had a good season last year but he has been out since October with an injury,that's 2 months of no football!Does it mean he played so well that 2months wasn't enough for every other left back to step up to the plate?I generally think Jordi Alba,Ashley Cole or Philip Lahm should have been there instead of Marcelo.

CB:Sergio Ramos:How do the board of professionals choose places again?Sergio Ramos was exceptional last year & played a part in Madrids title chase,but since the start of this new season his form had dropped so bad that Varane took his place at some point.Surely if you're the best Center back that wouldn't happen would it?according to fifa it would.

CB:Gerard Pique:Not really sure what Pique has done,i mean don't get me wrong he was 'good' last year but i still can't put my finger on how he was included in the squad,didn't Mascherano play more games than him or something?His form dipped alot and if it wasn't for Puyols injury i don't think he would have played at the Euros.
How about Hummels?Kompany? Chiellini?

RB:Dani Alves:Was also injured for most of the season but somehow managed to find himself in the squad,sure he won the Spanish cup and all but he wasn't Mr reliable at the back and it's somehow shocking how he was included.

Midfielders:

Xabi Alonso:Although it's debatable I think Alonsos' adition was alright,Many feel that Pirlo should have been there instead of Alonso,well that's were the 'Debatable' part comes in because i personally feel Alonso did more for Spain and Madrid than Pirlo for Italy and Juventus.

Xavi Hernandez:Deserved

Andres Iniesta:Deserved

Forwards:

Lionel Messi:Deserved

Cristiano Ronaldo:Deserved

Radamel Falcao:Alot candidates for this slot,but realistically speaking who was better than Falcao last year?He won the Europa league and single handedly destroyed Chelsea in the UEFA Super cup,many say Van Persie should have been there,yes Van Persies goals are the reason Arsenals playing Champions league football right now,yes he won the EPL golden boot and Arsenals player of the year but at intenational level he failed to shine,he only scored 1 goal and him and his country never even won a match!Falcao managed to score hatricks for colombia(despite the fact that most games were friendlies,he still showed that he gives his all everywhere).
My vote would go to Falcao anyday.
Amongst the players who most feel should be there are Didier Drogba,Sergio Aguero,Fernando Torres? Ibrahimovic and Neymar.

If you have any suggestions,please feel free to comment

Players who 'might' be on the move this January Transfer window

POTENTIAL PREMIER LEAGUE MOVERS

ANDREY ARSHAVIN (aged 31, forward) Arsenal
Started brightly but his form has
deteriorated dramatically.Fallen down the pecking order and has been restricted to substitute appearances.May move back to his native Russia.

FLORENT MALOUDA (32, winger) Chelsea
The Frenchman is still at Stamford Bridge,incase you didn't know!Has not featured at all this season and has been degraded to playing with the reserves because of the form of Eden Hazard and Juan Mata.Will probably return to France.

STEWART DOWNING (28, winger) Liverpool
Has had a largely unsuccessful time at Anfield since his big money move from Aston Villa,and has been told by Brendan Rodgers
he can leave.Has been linked with a loan move to his old club Middlesbrough.

MARIO BALOTELLI (22, striker) Manchester City
Has been criticised by manager Roberto Mancini for his inconsistent form this season and the Italian may decide to get rid of him.AC Milan could take a chance on him.

NANI (26,winger) Manchester United
Has not produced his best form this season and reports suggest he has fallen out with manager Sir Alex Ferguson because of his contract demands.Arsenal,Zenit and Juventus have all expressed interest.

DEMBA BA (27, striker) Newcastle United
Despite the club's inconsistent
performances this season,the Senegal man has excelled and a £7m release clause remains in his
contract.Arsenal and Chelsea could stump up the fee for him.

LUKE YOUNG (33,full-back) Queens Park Rangers
Left out of the 25-man squad list at
the start of the season and new manager Harry Redknapp is likely to bring in some reinforcements.
A Championship side may come m calling.

ASMIR BEGOVIC (25,goalkeeper) Stoke City
Reliable and commanding,the Bosnian has been one of the league's stand-out keepers this campaign with nine clean sheets to
date.Linked with Manchester United.

MICHU (26,forward) Swansea City
Signed for only £2m in the summer, the Spaniard has been a revelation so far and may be sold if Michael Laudrup receives a big enough offer.Atletico Madrid seem keen to take him back to Spain.

MICHAEL DAWSON(29, centre-back)
Tottenham Hotspur Out of favour manager Andre Villas-Boas and could be offloaded to raise funds
to bring in new players.QPR may be an option,having come close
to signing him in the summer.

JAMES McCARTHY (22, midfielder) WiganAthletic
Roberto Martinez's side are struggling,butthe Scot has been superb for the Latics.Box-to-box player with a creative edge to his game.Has turned down Liverpool twice and they may look at him again.

POTENTIAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND SPL MOVERS

TOM INCE (20, winger) Blackpool
The pacy England Under-21 international has continued last season's superb form and has caught the attention of a number of suitors.A return to Liverpool seems the likely move.

JACK BUTLAND (19, goalkeeper) Birmingham City
Being number one choice for Great
Britain during the Olympics raised his stock and he has had a solid season for his club thus far.Everton and Liverpool could reignite their interest after a failed attempt in the summer.

CHARLIE AUSTIN (23, striker) Burnley
The former bricklayer is now a prolific goalscorer,scoring 23 for his club in all competitions so far this season.Arsenal have been monitoring the Englishman.

WILL HUGHES (17,midfielder) Derby County
The highly rated youngster has been a virtual ever-present this season,putting in a string of impressive performances.Fulham are at the front of the queue.

WILFRIED ZAHA (20, forward) Crystal Palace
A quick and tricky player who loves to run at defences.Was recently called up to the full England squad for the friendly against Sweden.A bid from Manchester United may come in.

SAM BYRAM (19,full-back) Leeds United
Propelled into the first team despite little game time in the reserves.Technically sound, quick and a good reader of the game.The two Merseyside clubs may fight it out for his signature.

LUKE MURPHY (23, midfielder) Crewe Alexandra
Blossomed since given the club captaincy.An excellent passer, controls the tempo of the team's play and possesses a great burst of
acceleration.Stoke head a long list of clubs wanting his signature.

VICTOR WANYAMA(21, midfielder) Celtic
Has been stalling over the offer of a contract extension.Showed strong, skilful and poised displays in this season's Champions League.Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal have been linked.

GARY HOOPER (24, striker) Celtic
Powerful player with a razor-sharp finish that has led to comparisons with Wayne Rooney.In talks about a contract extension.Juventus have been linked with a possible bid along with Sunderland and Southampton.

POTENTIAL EUROPEAN MOVERS

RADAMEL FALCAO (26, striker) Atletico Madrid
Given the Colombian's phenomenal form since arriving in Madrid,it is unsurprising Chelsea and Real Madrid have been linked with a £45m bid.Cash-strapped Atletico hope to wait until the summer to sell.

LOIC REMY (25, striker) Marseille
This versatile and quick striker has had a tough 2012 with form and fitness.Interested parties should be able to seal a deal for around £10m.Newcastle and QPR look to be the frontrunners.

ISCO (20, midfielder) Malaga
This outstanding playmaker has been one of the stars of the Champions League this season,and Malaga have continuing financial problems.A host of interested clubs including Tottenham could take advantage of the club's situation.

BAFETIMBI GOMIS (27, striker) Lyon
This bustling attacker has been in splendid form for high-flying Lyon, who still need to cut their wage bill, and would be available for around £14m.French TV station Canal Plus recently claimed Chelsea,as well as Liverpool,are interested in a deal.

FERNANDO LLORENTE (27, striker) Athletic Bilbao
The Spain target-man has been frozen out since he rejected a contract extension.Athletic have one last chance to stop him leaving for nothing.With six months remaining on his contract,Juventus lead the race, ahead of Arsenal.

MOUSSA SISSOKO (23, midfielder) Toulouse
This energetic midfielder has become very important for Didier Deschamps' France in recent months.His contract runs out in the
summer.Newcastle or Arsenal may tempt Toulouse to part with him early with a £10m offer.

JOAO MOUTINHO (26, midfielder) Porto
The Portugal star's form has improved further still since his deadline day move to Tottenham collapsed.£25m would be needed for him.Spurs remain interested,as do Zenit St Petersburg.

DAVID VILLA (31, striker) Barcelona
Having made a good recovery from a broken leg,the prolific forward has become dissatisfied with his marginal role at the Camp Nou.
Arsenal,Chelsea and AC Milan are among those interested in a loan.

IAGO ASPAS (25, forward) Celta Vigo
Vicente del Bosque plans to call up him for Spain,with the local boy enjoying a stellar debut top-flight campaign.His £8.2m buyout clause has alerted a host of clubs in Spain and England.

ROBINHO (28, forward) AC Milan
After Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri conceded the former Manchester City forward wants to return to Brazil,an exit seems closer than ever.Former club Santos are poised.

RICARDO CARVALHO (34, centre-back) Real Madrid
The experienced defender recently admitted it will be "difficult" to stay at the Bernabeu past January given his limited playing time.QPR might resurrect an interest,as he is available on a free.

WESLEY SNEIJDER (28, midfielder) Inter Milan
Inter are trying to force out their top earner after he refused a pay cut and the Dutchman has been frozen out of the first team.Turkish pair Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are monitoring the situation, along with Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.

MATHIEU DEBUCHY (27, full-back) Lille
The France international was deeply disappointed when Lille rejected a £5m approach from Newcastle in the summer.Alan Pardew is expected to make an improved bid in January.

YOAN GOUFFRAN (26, forward) Bordeaux
With a contract that runs out in summer 2013,this rapid winger-cum-striker is having the season of his life.Aston Villa lead a queue of interested Premier League sides.

RICKY VAN WOLFSWINKEL (23, striker)
Sporting Lisbon
After a fruitful campaign last year, this goal poacher is enduring a miserable season in the capital as Sporting's fortunes plummet.Fiorentina head a list of suitors ready to rescue him.

NENE (31, forward) Paris St-Germain
This prolific,talented winger has shown a lack of discipline too often for manager Carlo Ancelotti,who would like to sell.A clutch of clubs in his native Brazil are keen,as are Galatasaray,Besiktas and Milan.

BENAT (25, midfielder) Real Betis
The classy Spain playmaker, currently on a modest salary, is struggling to agree a contract extension.A £16m move to Manchester City, Liverpool,Arsenal or Wolfsburg would give him a big raise.

RICARDO QUARESMA (29, winger)
Unattached
The mercurial winger recently had his contract cancelled by Besiktas having not made a single appearance this season.Turkish media have reported interest from Marseille and former club Porto.

LEWIS HOLTBY (22, midfielder) Schalke
The Germany international with an English father has signalled he will not extend a contract which expires in six months.Liverpool lead a number of interested clubs.

MIRALEM PJANIC (22, midfielder) Roma
This technically excellent midfielder could be on the way out after disagreements with coach Zdenek Zeman.Tottenham and Chelsea are both reported to be interested.

*Compiled by European football expert Andy Brassell*