He is always nice, he is honest and he does not cheat. He has never disrespected anyone on the pitch. His behaviour is exemplary."
"He is the best player in the world in all aspects...He is addicted to the ball.
"He is sad when he cannot play," said Xavi, the talismanic midfielder who moved to Qatari club Al Sadd SC from Barca following their historic second European treble last season.