Iniesta: No problems in Spain dressing room

Andres Iniesta has dismissed suggestions there are problems between Barcelona and Real Madrid players in the Spain dressing room.

The star midfielder was speaking in a press conference after his nomination for the UEFA Best Player in Europe award.

After being named on a shortlist of three, he specifically thanked his Barcelona team-mates for their support.

Iniesta is in the running to win the individual accolade alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and he feels honoured to have made it to the final three.

“Rivalry (between) Barca-Madrid players? At the national team, we have one goal, at our clubs we don’t. On the pitch, there is no problem,” Iniesta said.

He then went on to speak about his recognition, paying credit to his fellow players.

“I’m very proud of my nomination as one of the three players who are still in the race for the UEFA Best Player in Europe award,” Iniesta said.

“My team-mates at Barcelona and Spain deserve all the credit for my nomination. Without them, I would not have made the final three on the shortlist for the trophy.”