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I’ve always said that if I had to highlight one night in my sporting career is the one at Saint Denis in 2006. It gave me strength to continue in Barcelona for many more years. Those were the moments that destiny has reserved for you and for me, that was it. So the pitch is very personal for me.
— Victor Valdes
Has Milan peed on me? Every time I change his diapers! They say it’s good luck.
— Gerard Pique
Iker and Xavi are the heart and soul of this team. Without them, this (team) would hardly exist. They are our examples and leaders of this team.
— Gerard Pique
He’s a leader. Brave, full of character, winner.
- Sergio Busquets
Spain is Barcelona without Messi. The game is in the midfield. Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets - they are the players who play the ball and the least to lose it. It is a style with history.
— Lilian Thuram
The Maestro. The Boss.
Well-Loved
Threeeeee….some!
‘¡De puta madre!‘ Having Pedro on the field gave me a tranquil sensation. For me he’s one of the best footballers in Spain. In addition, I love his personality: he’s humble, generous, always thinking about others… I’m in love with Pedro…
— Xavi, on when he learned about Pedro’s inclusion to La Rioja’s first XI against Portugal in 2010 World Cup.
The Prize of Friendship
Adidas congratulates Iker & Xavi for winning the prestigious 2012 Prince of Asturias Awards for Sports
We are like married couple; From time to time, there have been discussions (tensions about the Clasico) but in the end, we’ll (just) forget about it.
— Xavi
Definitely NOT on a ‘bitchy’ mode
I was born in La Mancha, I grew up in Catalonia and happy to live there. I’ve spent more time in Barcelona and Albacete. I’m Spanish, but I am also Catalan. And I (still) feel the same…
— Andres Iniesta
Barca thoughts…
