Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has admitted that he feels proud of the nomination for the Golden Ball, along with some of the best names world football.
26-year-old has made good introduction to Italy and the Old Lady is expected to be the biggest individual prize list.
"It is a great pleasure to be in such a list, which means that they are playing well."
"It motivates you to look up in the future," said the Italian midfielder Tuttosport.
