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“When we meet, Messi always is telling me that 'you always did what you said you would,' and this is something that I am very proud of and I don't want to lose.”
“Barca because of its history is already attractive, the club's aspirations every season make it attractive, and there were players who wanted to come to Barca and who were willing to come to Barca for less money.”
“I have a very good relationship with Leo.”
“Barca has to regain its credibility. We must have a presence to intervene in decision-making that affects football in general.”
“Dealing with a world-class player there are always going to be other clubs interested in him.”
“My relationship with Koeman is very good.”
“As I see it, Xavi can stay here as long as he wants. One thing that happens is: As he knows the institution perfectly well and loves Barca, he knows at all times what he is contributing.”
“I have known Messi since he was a kid and I love Leo.”
“If I was born again, I would like to be Pep Guardiola. And I say that only because I wouldn't dare to say that I would like to be Johan Cruyff.”
“I will continue to dedicate the best years of my life to the country I love.”
“Messi's football is beautiful and effective.”
“For Leo, it is not about money, it is about the team and its chances of winning.”
“It is important that we try to present an image of sport in the world that changes the idea that football is only about money, but that it has a heart and a soul.”
“Whoever knows me is aware that I always assume responsibility and look for solutions.”
“When the world's best player has to watch other clubs lift the European Cup, you know things have been done wrong.”
“The majority of us Cruyffists are separatists or at least Catalanists; the majority of those identified with Nunez are unionists. Those twin identities tend to go hand in hand, although there are always exceptions, and there's always a political element.”
“We do not have big corporations or shareholders behind us. That forces us to be imaginative, innovative, brave and be a step ahead in many areas that surround the sports industry.”
“My opinion of Xavi as a coach is that he is fine, he is in an interesting process.”
“I am attracted by the idea of standing for a new, open party that believes Catalonia needs its own state.”
“Messi's departure? It was the hardest decision I made. I didn't want to make the decision.”