[PORTRAIT] Xavi, Spain’s 30-year-old midfield maestro, has played with just one club, Barcelona, since age 11. His memory of one youthcoach helps explain the smooth passing style of Spain’s World Cup team, which is stocked with products of Barca’s youth program.
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