Xavi Sees Ballon d'Or as a Team Award for Barca:

"I honestly believe it must go to a Barca player for the tremendous year we had. We deserved it. This award would be the recognition for the whole team. I honestly think Messi has the numbers to win it and that would be justified.

"But this year we’re honoured that Andres and I, as former canteranos, are among those nominated along with Toure and Henry, and not forgetting Eto’o, nominated as a Barca player. And there could be more like Alves, or canteranos like Puyol and Pique." (Source)