"He would rate us with stars in his notebook and not let us see it. He was the cause of the two worst weeks of my life when he made me return to Barça B."
— Xavi on Van Gaal
"I hope to be the father of a family and be how my parents are, a happy couple, and still linked to football, but not as a coach."
— Xavi Hernandez
More from The World’s Team (Sports Illustrated)

More from The World’s Team (Sports Illustrated)

Interviews: Xavi speaks about Lionel Messi (SI)

Interviews: Xavi speaks about Lionel Messi (SI)

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8 pictures | Xavi Hernández   {requested by princesadebarcelona}