Xavi and Iniesta head to head chat

[Bojan]

Xavi: First I want to congratulate Andres because you know you're my weakness for a long time. For me, you deserve the Ballon d'Or.

Iniesta: You and I think that what matters is the collective and not individual awards, but in any case Xavi, you have everything to win.

X: Even if we are just above you and me is Messi. He´s the best player in the world, but this year the World Cup can be the decider..

I: Yes, indeed. Leo is above everyone. He alone can make a difference with such superiority.

X: Have you read the statements of Ibra on calling Pep philosopher? A bit strong, right?

I: I do not know what you mean, but Pep conveys many things that helps us improve.

X: Yes, for me Pep is infected with football. He has all the details under control. He's very methodical. He´s a scholar more than a philosopher.

I: I learn every day from Pep, he always teaches me something. That to me is important.

X: For me it is a reference in every sense, Guardiola is the best coach I ever had in my life. In addition to us was very good because it has given us confidence and strength to people from home.

I: Yes, Pep is essential for me as well.

X: Man, Andres, you are also important for everyone. Wherever you go, they cheer.

I: The truth is that it's a nice feeling to see how they applaud you even when playing away from home. I am very grateful.

X: They also applauded Villa at the New Sardinero.

I: Yes, certainly. It is clear that the World has much to do, so the fans are over our heads. I welcome this baby.

X: We are privileged. Now we have Villa in attack. A guy who is always moving and looking for spaces that are fully adapted to our game.

I: Yes, with the 'Guaje' everything will be much easier. Furthermore, not only looking for space but it gives good assists. Combine the two things. There must be chemistry.

X: Too bad that Cesc is not around.

I: A pity. When you talk to him you realize he was really happy and everything looked like it would be alright, but ...

X: Bah! If not this year it will be the next. Cesc has Barcelona DNA. I think Wenger has already made it clear that one can only hold for one year.

I: The Arsenal this year did not want to sell so it was very difficult to buy.

X: Did you heard what Mourinho said? Not to speak of Barcelona

I: Luckily we do not need such measures to motivate us.

X: I do not know what to say, it motivates me that 'Mou' is at Madrid. He is a very media coach, who likes controversy and talk a lot, maybe too much.

I: Yes, but we have to focus on ourselves.

X: Sure! We will not be so foolish to fall into provocations.

I: If we win or go far in competitions it will only be only thanx to ourselves.

X: The only thing we must respect are the injuries.

I: Yes, we know that part of the game. When you go to play you do not think you can hurt yourself. The important thing is prevention work

X: This year Andres we have to be very careful. Each passing year we must take more care. I think looking at the statistics of recent years, Barca's Spanish internationals are the ones who have played more games than the rest and all this just wears you down and it will take a toll sooner or later.

I: Yes, touch wood. By the way, did you see the match of Atletico Madrid?

X: Yes They are strong. The worst of it is that soone we face them at the Calderon.

I: They are a great team and growing.

X: Unfortunately I still remember the game we played there last season. It was the only one we lost in the league. Keita and me injured. Alves did not play and Bartra had to play.

I: Hopefully this year we will do better.

X: Yes, but first we have to beat Hercules in the Camp Nou.

I: As the coach says, you have to go game by game.

X: Many people are surprised by the draw of Madrid in Mallorca, but I always say that the Iberostar Stadium is not an easy field.

I: who knows what the consequences of this result will in the future.

X: What happens is that as a league is break people talk and talk about the same.

I: Yes today is premature to talk about anything. We know that nobody will give out anything.

X: And what you say. The Leagues are long and harsh. You can not relax for even a second.

I: And that we have to Guardiola. With him there is never relaxing.

X: Now that Pep talk about me came to mind again Ibrahimovic and I'm not sure why.

I: Do not know about you, but I as a fellow I've never had any complaints. As a player, everyone has their personal situation. It is a great player and will not be for having left.

X: I always say the same thing: the important thing is to be happy. Seen as things were getting, what is best for everyone to leave. I hope now he enjoys his new stage in Milan.

I: It's true, what matters is that one is at ease and feel good. I do not know if his departure was necessary, but it has reached an agreement and it´s done.

X: Did you see that crack Mascherano? He says he will learn from us.

I: We also learn from him. In Argentina he is a leader and has experience at Liverpool. He is a player that will bring us a lot.

X: And what you say! Mascherano is a great signing as well as Adriano. We have a very complete and versatile workforce to meet the season.

I: And I've already matched my records last season.

X: How?

I: Yeah, man. I've scored a goal already when I scored only one in the league last season.

X: Ha ha! Andrés you know what happens is that you keep the goals for the important moments. Stamford Bridge, World Cup final and now I guess waiting for the Champions League final at Wembley, right?


I: What do you think of Sandro?

X: Well to tell you the truth I was very pleasantly surprised. Remember when we were with him, and Rossich and Bartomeu for the Supercopa of Spain in the Nou Camp, was very kind and loving. I am convinced he will do well. It is noted that he loves Barca and he will do everything possible to maintain the momentum of wins the team.

I: We also have the advantage . It is noted that that he already knows the club. He wants to do things and each has its own way of achieving success. It is clear that their success is also the success of us and we will all go towards the same direction.

X: We also have to thank for the gesture when Laporta had held the league title with us at the Camp Nou. That says a lot about Sandro because it is the best way to unite the whole Barcelona into a single flag.

I: Yes, the more union, the better. We have always known isolate-sporting issues because we can not control, but it was nice to enjoy a party like the Gamper.

X: Ee live to party in South Africa and then in Spain!

I: Man I checked especially when I was in Fuentealbilla vacation. A lot of people came to see me and I just realized what it means to win a World Cup, especially for the people.

X: I did not want to go so far and I stayed all summer Catalunya. I wanted to enjoy this success with my close ones.

I: I went to Sardinia to disconnect.

X: But you must have been recognized by many?

I: I do not believe it was very quiet.

X: The truth is that we can´t ask for more. We are in the best club in the world and the best selection of the world.

I: Yes, here we are at home. All treat us very well, from doctors, physio, coach ... The group is fantastic. It's much easier to reach the results.

X: And to top it we have six companions at our side.

I: Yes, that helps. But we know each other too long and we work as a family.

(Apologies for bad translation here and there.)

[Myrmecophile]

This is quite surreal, for some reason.

[dalitis8]

Xavi: Ha ha! Andrés you know what happens is that you keep the goals for the important moments. Stamford Bridge, World Cup final and now I guess waiting for the Champions League final at Wembley, right?

[maz]

Thanks for posting it. But it really was surreal as myrmecophile said!

[BlaugranaGirl]

Thanks, Bojan. I agree that it was a bit of a strange read.

And this picture is too cute not to add:

[shann]

Thank you for posting!

This is a nice read

[Azzido Da Bass]

legends

[10Messi10]

thx

[La Furia]

It's like they share a brain.

[DndAhead]

Thanks for sharing. You get a real sense that it's more like family members talking, not just teammates. Good read!

[Cal-FCB]

Lol really weird! I'd like to see how this was recorded. Interesting read though, two top blokes.

[Pedram123]

Wow... All i can say is...Two Legends!

[JCCR_FCB]

Thanks for the post... but that's a little strange...

[VenusA]

thanx ,,,,

[stokebarca]

Your looking at number one and two on the Arsenal fans hitlist lol