Thierry Henry revealed an anecdote where Xavi Hernandez made a big revelation to him.
The phrase “Mes que un club” – “More than a club” – has often been derided in recent times as an empty marketing ploy, as FC Barcelona go through a period of financial difficulties and scandals off the field.
However, Thierry Henry revealed an anecdote where current Blaugrana coach Xavi Hernandez made him understand that this expression had a meaning when they shared the same locker room. “ Once, in the morning, at training and when I was going through a difficult period, I saw this slogan: ‘More than a club’. I asked myself out loud, “But why? What does it mean ? “. Xavi flicked me on the shoulder and said: Don’t talk about my club like that. Here you have to win. Come back and talk when you win.” I knew then that this guy was special. A winner. And I realized he was right. We have to prove that we can exist in this team. And win so that you will be remembered.”
Henry often speaks highly of his time at Barcelona and how it changed his outlook on the game. He has admitted in the past that he was skeptical about buying into some of Barcelona’s ideas and, later, by Pep Guardiola. However, he explains that Xavi was one of the figures who changed his mind.
Henry’s tasty anecdote
Henry, who was speaking on CBS Golazo, was also joined by Xavi after Barcelona’s 1-1 draw against Napoli. The subject of his future also came up, but Xavi reiterated that in his mind his departure at the end of the season was the right decision for him and the club.
“ You taught me to shut up. I didn’t win anything in Barcelona, you made me understand that you have to talk when you win something. So thank you for that,” the Frenchman said again, which made Xavi laugh a lot.
