Xavi isn't upset about not winning the Ballon d'Or

Unfortunately, the golden era of Xavi and Andrés Iniesta's play coincided with the era of Lionel Messi. The first two supplied the balls, and the third capitalized on it, collecting individual accolades, including the Ballon d'Or. But Xavi isn't really upset about this fact.

Details: The former Barcelona midfielder admitted that to become the best, one must be able to decide matches, a role he wasn't assigned. In fact, he's glad to have been in the top three of the ranking.

Quote: “I don't consider myself a better footballer than Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, not at all. I was a playmaker, but I didn't have the ability to decide the game on my own. I'm proud to have finished third three times... That photo with Iniesta and Leo is historic. For me, it's a victory for philosophy, a unique recognition of our style and our legacy,” Xavi stated in an interview with France Football.

Reminder: Xavi is now a coach, and he hasn't ruled out a return to La Liga in this role.