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You don't win the game if you try to hit home runs all the time. ”
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the first use of alcohol typically begins at age 12. ”
Like so many of the players, I started at La Masia at the age of 11. I can't ever imagine not playing for Barcelona, let alone not playing soccer for a career. I don't ever want to play anywhere else. ”
Each time I watch a Liverpool game, I feel something special, especially whenever it's at Anfield, because it brings back great memories. ”
How many times have you seen me run into the box with the ball, dribbling past players? It's uncommon because it's not my game; it's not my thing. ”
So many times, football is really unfair. ”
In England, those qualities of playing it simple, being in the right position, reading the game, knowing the right moment to make things happen around you are not appreciated. Making a tackle, a run into the box - the spectacular things are more appreciated. ”
I have improved with time by playing for elite teams in elite leagues and the Champions League and with the Spanish national team in World Cups and European Championships. ”
Of course it's better to have good players to build a better team. But to build a team, you need to have time. ”
I'm very satisfied to close my time as footballer. ”