The Barcelona star never wanted C-Ron at the Nou Camp, honest
The Barcelona party line is that they’re not ruffled by Real Madrid’s ridiculous summer spending spree. After all, it allows them to claim the moral high ground for “doing things the right way.”
However, Xavi broke rank today by launching a scathing attack on Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming that he wouldn’t have been welcome at the Nou Camp:
“I wouldn’t want him here. At Barca, we do not have room for players who fill gossip magazines.
“We are hard workers and sportsmen but he, on the other hand, is uncontrollable.
“We have a lot of desire to continue winning. The best player in the world is Lionel Messi and there’s no chance he will switch allegiance.”
The Spoiler found those unsporting comments very interesting, especially as Xavi had this to say about the world’s most expensive player last April:
“He could be a much better player if he was here, playing with us. I have a soft spot for him. I would love him to join us.
“Along with Lionel Messi, Ronaldo is the best player in the world. In fact he is in front of Leo in terms of influence in a game. The kid has everything.”
While the change in outlook might not be very subtle, The Spoiler almost admires the fact Xavi is so blinded by loyalty to Barcelona that someone he had “a soft spot for” became a lost cause the second he joined Real Madrid.
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7 responses so far
1 Adam // Jun 29, 2009 at 3:07 pm
He had a change in heart after his petulant behaviour at the CL final http://i44.tinypic.com/2vuhms0.jpg
2 f1sh // Jun 29, 2009 at 5:24 pm
2Adam, a translation would be nice!
3 seven // Jun 29, 2009 at 8:09 pm
yes plz translation!
4 Adam // Jun 29, 2009 at 8:47 pm
“Why did you [do that]? If the ball is out, it’s out. Yes, the ball’s out, you c*nt. It’s out. I’m already noting this.”
calling someone a “coño” is like calling someone a “cunt” or “fucker” in spanish. i’m not sure if he actually said that but thats how tv3 are interpreting it
5 Jesus // Jun 30, 2009 at 2:24 am
XAVI IS A GOD!
RONALDO CHUPA COJONES JAJAJAJA
6 Josh // Jun 30, 2009 at 2:33 am
Barcelona must be terrified. Won the treble they did, but can’t stop talking about Madrid all summer. Typical cules, more paranoid about what’s happening in Madrid rather than celebrating their own achievements. Insecurity must be tough.
7 Adam // Jun 30, 2009 at 2:42 am
Well then maybe the press should stop asking questions about them. Madrid are the hot topic in football right now, everyone is talking about them not just the cules