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EURO history makers: 2008 - Xavi Hernández

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Xavi Hernández, whose metronomic passing and superb reading of the game made him a pivotal part of Spain's triumph, reflects on the Roja's bid for glory in Austria and Switzerland.

EURO history makers: 2008 - Xavi Hernández
EURO history makers: 2008 - Xavi Hernández ©Getty Images
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