Spain - The legend of Barcelona, ​​Xavi Hernandez, has just received a gift Marca Leyenda Award 2015. This award reinforces Xavi status as an icon of football because during the Marca Leyenda given to the world-class sports personalities such as Usain Bolt (athletics), Magic Johnson (basketball) , until Michael Schumacher (racing cars).

Marca Leyenda grace has been given by daily Marca since 1997, when it presented the trophy to Michael Jordan (basketball). From that time until now more than 40 athletes from various branches are eligible for this trophy. Marca Leyenda grace may be provided three times on three different people in the span of a year, and the last winner was Javier Gomez (triathlon).

This time, Xavi Hernandez so long become an icon of Barcelona and the Spanish national team is entitled to receive the gift. Xavi follow in the footsteps of other footballers such as Raul Gonzalez (2009), Lionel Messi (2009), Kaka (2009), Ronaldo (2011), and Fernando Torres (2012).

Xavi himself reveals, "Thank you to everyone, especially in Marca. Labeled as a legend is a great honor. I am proud to be able to get a place in line with those names who have received the gift of Marca Leyenda before. "

"I never dreamed even to obtain half of the career I have achieved now, when first starting in Terrassa. I just want to enjoy my interest, because football is for themselves, like religion. "

Xavi himself is currently playing at the Al Sadd, Qatar league club. For Xavi is not just a journey to find the money as did the veterans. Xavi wants to finalize themselves before the possibility of taking coaching license and follow the seniors, Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique.