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Barcelona legend Xavi: Most football is boring!

The former Spain international won a host of trophies throughout a glittering career, but says he is tired of the way some teams set up to play

Barcelona legend Xavi claims that most modern football bores him.

The former Spain international was one of the finest midfielders of his generation, and has played for two of perhaps the greatest teams in history, both at club and international level.

At Barcelona, Xavi won eight La Liga titles, as well as four Champions League winners' medals, plus two UEFA Super Cups and two FIFA Club World Cups.

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And for Spain, again alongside the brilliant Andres Iniesta, Xavi won two European Championships in 2008 and 2012, as well as the 2010 World Cup.