Victor Valdes and Xavi during the inauguration of training center by Samuel Eto’o’s foundation in Gabon.

Spain NT’s FINAL Euro List

This is the official Spain NT Euro 2012 Squad as announced by Vicente del Bosque

Goal Keepers: Casillas (Real Madrid), Valdés (Barcelona), Reina (Liverpool).

Defense: Juanfran (Atlético), Arbeloa (Real Madrid), Piqué (Barcelona), Javi Martínez (Athletic), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Jordi Alba (Valencia), Albiol (Real Madrid).

Midfield: Xabi Alonso (Real Madrid), Cesc (Barcelona), Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Xavi (Barcelona), Iniesta (Barcelona), Cazorla (Villarreal).

Forwards: Pedro (Barcelona), Mata (Chelsea), Jesús Navas (Sevilla), Silva (Manchester City), Llorente (Athletic), Torres (Chelsea), Negredo (Sevilla).

Obviously missing are Carles Puyol, who’ll visit the team on their friendly game against China in Sevilla and David Villa, who is invited to become a commentator by Telecinco during the Euros. He’s said to be considering the offer.  

I would like to thank you on behalf of the entire team for all the support you gave us today. Thank you. You are the best fans in the world!

Xavi

Everything old is NEW again…

The Proud Catalans

The Man. The Brains. The Captain. The Master. The Cule.

You’re my number one

Yes, I cook. I have always observed how my mom cooks. I’m no Ferran Adria, but if I have guests, I cook for them. I love it.
Xavi 
Villa said in April, his only public appearance in five months, during in a book presentation sponsored by Solidarity Sports Stories, that he would do ‘everything and a little longer just to be ready on time’. It was not enough. Villa has dropped four kilos, has stopped drinking coffee and has not rested since then, until he returned to complete his recovery in which he was accompanied by the Barca physiotherapist Emili Ricart. But it was not enough. There are no miracles.

El Pais article

Xavi’s gonna cry with this…

(Source: deportes.elpais.com)

86.8 – Xavi has made more passes per 90 minutes than any other player at Euros. Pep Guardiola has made the 2nd-most (86.2).

Apt.

(Source: twitter.com)

Cordially yours…

Run less. The ball will find you…
Xavi’s advice to David Villa in finding his form.

An orgasm when you win. It’s like gambling your money in the casino. If you win, your heart skips a beat, but if you lose…

Xavi on winning the Clasico