Good on Xavi for knowing when to call it quits at Barcelona

Xavi was a unique player, and as it turns out, singular among coaches as well.

It’s fair to call out his shortcomings during his time as Barcelona manager, and even to suggest that maybe he was too inexperienced for the job in the first place.

But looking back, I can’t imagine Joan Laporta finding anyone better given the circumstances surrounding the team and the club back in November of 2022.

Xavi is a man of the club, perhaps to a fault. His dedication to the colors, the city, and the fans cannot be denied.

Everyone has an ego, and if you’re the best midfielder in the history of the game, surely you’re not immune to a sense of grandiosity.