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"Barcelona" defender Xavi Hernandez, who will most likely inherit the captain's armband from the departing Carles Puyol, a 36-year-old veteran ending his career, called him a "living club history". "I address you personally and on behalf of the whole team. Thank you for your courage, thank you for your sacrifice for the club, thank you for your inspiration. You played for "Barca" for fifteen years and I can say that time runs devilishly fast", - the longtime friend of C. Puyol said words of thanks. Xavi also did not forget to mention the triumph of Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League in 2011. "I remember the events at Wembley Stadium. You were recovering from injury for a long time, so you appeared on the field only at the very end of the match and played only a few minutes. Then I told you to go lift the Champions League trophy, and you replied: "No, let Eric Abidal lift it". I understand perfectly well what a true captain's decision means," - the defender remembered past events. - You are the living history of Barcelona. The most professional footballer I have ever seen. You are part of Barcelona, and Barcelona needs you."
