He had not reappeared in the media since his departure from FC Barcelona in 2024, amid a deep disagreement with the club's board. In January 2025, Xavi welcomed France Football and Ballondor.com into his apartment in the centre of Barcelona for a lengthy interview, covering every topic: his journey, his ambitions, Barça, his philosophy and the Spanish national team. Enjoy the video interview!

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