Iker casillas has praised Lionel Messi by saying that he could be one of the best players in the future. Messi has been nominated for the FIFA Ballon d'Or along with Barcelona teammates Xavi and Iniesta. The trio have formed the backbone of a Catalan outfit that has mesmerised the football world with its sumptuous play.
Xavi and Iniesta also played vital roles in Spain's World Cup triumph in South Africa in June.
Iker Casillas, also a World Cup winner himself missed out on the final cut for the award.
Speaking to Marca he said: "I'm disappointed not to get into the finalists."
