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Xavi emotional in farewell press conference

Friday, May 22 2015 by SNTV
  • Intro:

    As Xavi Hernandez calls time on his 17-year career at FC Barcelona, he reflects on his time with the club and his hopes that Barca can win the treble this season by adding the Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League titles to their La Liga crown.

    Script:

    SOUNDBITE (Catalan): Xavi Hernandez, FC Barcelona captain:

    "I think this is the time for me to leave. I feel it that way. I think I did well deciding to stay another season here. The season we are enjoying right now is a proof of that. But I think now is my time to leave. I feel it both in my heart and my body. Not so much with my heart but I think is time for me to leave."

    SOUNDBITE (Catalan): Xavi Hernandez, FC Barcelona captain:

    "Barca will continue winning, competing and playing well. Their history is proof of that. When very important players leave, it seems like the end of the world at the time, but the team gets over it. It will be the same with me. There will be no problems. Barca will continue to be a big team without a doubt."

    SOUNDBITE (Catalan): Xavi Hernandez, FC Barcelona captain:

    "Nothing has given me goose bumps throughout my career, but these past few days I have got them, then I think why leave the club? That I may be making a mistake. But I am convinced. I have talked about it with my wife, my family, my friends and my agent and I think this is the time to go. Obviously, when you face situations like this you have second thoughts, and when you get an offer to renew your contract until 2018, then even more so. But it is time for me to go."

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