Despite his sacking last season, Xavi says his affection for the club remains the same.
He told FIFA's website: "I enjoy watching Barcelona win.
"I enjoy many footballers in the world but number one in terms of talent is still (Lionel) Messi."
Xavi also said: "Maybe the difference between Barça and selection was Messi. We didn't have Leo In the selection, we did not have such a differential player, we had to focus more in team and squad, but we also achieved success: Eurocup, World Cup, Eurocup.
"And in the Barça we also had a very good generation that achieved everything."
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