At Brazil, we play as a collective, something that also happens in Barcelona, but not at Real Madrid.

For the last decade, the last 50 years, Barcelona dominate football matches. I love the way they play.

I don't know how many Michelin stars Barcelona has, but you don't have to spend big money to eat great.

It's not easy playing against Barcelona in the Champions League. They are a club with a lot of history.

I left Barcelona because I was brave. Neymar arrived and I played less. These things happen in football.

When I arrived at Barcelona and saw Messi's face, and later Luis Suarez, I felt like it was a videogame.

I proved myself in Barcelona, and after I proved myself in Germany, I wanted to prove myself in England.

Clubs like Manchester United or Barcelona have a system, and then you hire personnel who fit this system.

Every player has a dream to play at Barcelona for a long time, but you have different roles for the team.

I never hid my move to Real Madrid was almost done... my fate changed, and I arrived at Barcelona instead.

Messi is the same player in Barcelona and Argentina, and it would be the same if he played with Australia.

If I am hated at Barcelona, it is their problem but not mine. Fear is not a word in my football dictionary.

If you are in the Premier League or at Barcelona, Real Madrid, or Bayern Munich, you are at an end station.

Barcelona is one of my favourite cities in the world. The fashion and people are just so effortlessly cool.

I never thought about money; otherwise, I would have left aged 26 when Real Madrid and Barcelona wanted me.

Barcelona have a unique approach to the game based on specific types of footballers playing together as one.

It is possible to stop Messi. Teams do it when he plays for Argentina. But the Barcelona Messi is different.

There would have been no Barcelona, and a lot of other things besides, for me if I hadn't signed for Celtic.

Juventus will never be like Real Madrid or Barcelona because its history and playing style speak for itself.

The Barcelona players have reached an amazing mutual understanding that they can play with their eyes closed.

You read things in the papers but I never really expected Barcelona to choose me. It all happened in a hurry.

I am never going to be manager of Barcelona or Arsenal because I am so identified with Tottenham and Espanyol.

It's funny. Maria Elena and I, we are meant for each other and not meant for each other, it's a contradiction.

I think that everyone expects Xavi to be a coach, and he has the profile to be at Barcelona or wherever he is.

I've always heard Leo saying he is happy at Barcelona. I'll take the message that he is very comfortable here.

Playing for Barcelona's academy was a very important time for me and my career, as I learned a great deal here.

There is absolutely no chance of me going back to Barcelona. They don't want me to, and I don't want to, either.

I want to take advantage of every year I have at Barcelona. I don't see any other place where I'd be better off.

It's like Barcelona who have Messi. He decides games with his attacking play; Oblak resolves them with his saves.

I miss everything that surrounds the club. I miss my colleagues, my friends and everyone who cares for Barcelona.

Welcome to the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona that is packed to capacity... with some patches of seats left empty.

I think the Catalonian people really identify with Barcelona - the fans are really proud of the team and the club.

You have to have something in your head to understand the Barcelona play. You have to adapt as quickly as possible.

It's nice there are a lot of big clubs that are interested in me, but if one of those is Barcelona, that's special.

Most of the clubs who have had success against Barcelona have relied on a highly organised and disciplined defence.

I want to go to a club like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain, or Bayern Munich.

Barcelona is a fantastic football club, and I don't think there are many players who would be able to say no to them.

It's not just about going to play football abroad: it's a chance to live and work in a fantastic city like Barcelona.

The interest of a great club like Barcelona is certainly flattering. That is confirmation that I am doing a good job.

If you play for Barcelona or Ajax or for any top team or top side, they want to see the top players excel every week.

FC Barcelona are known all over the world for playing attractive football, and I naturally wanted to be part of that.

Carles Puyol is a Barcelona legend. He could have been playing every two weeks but he has shown dignity until the end.

It hurts me that Puyol is leaving Barcelona, and I wish him well. For me, he was always the fire that the team needed.

I left hurt because I think I fought hard to create a great history at Barcelona. I left with 23 titles in eight years.

Why would I accept to earn less money to play for Barcelona? Why are players the ones supposed to sacrifice themselves?

Pep trusted me, and I felt that trust. He won a lot of things, and I learned a lot from him during his Barcelona period.

For me, Real Madrid are just like any other club, like Barcelona, Milan, Bayern Munich, or Inter. Just another big club.

As a player, you'd rather be up against Barcelona, Real Madrid, or Bayern. Big clubs. Great atmosphere. Real excitement.

We have to remember, Mourinho worked at Barcelona. He has good memories of Barcelona. The club did well when he was here.

I will talk to people who say they loved 'Tales of the City' or 'Far and Away' or 'Love and Human Remains' or 'Barcelona.'

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