Lionel Messi has joined in with the tributes for Xavi, after he announced he would be hanging up his boots at the end of the season, with a heartfelt message to his former team-mates.
He wrote on Instagram: “It was a pleasure to share a dressing room with you, Xavi. We experienced a lot of moments together over many years, The truth is I’ve missed you since the day you decided to leave due to how you helped me on and off the pitch.
“You know that I wish you the best in the next stage of your life that begins now.