Xavi: Le Tissier was my idol

(GSM) – Barcelona star Xavi has revealed Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier was his childhood hero.

The Spain playmaker said to The Sun he was impressed by Le Tizz extraordinary goals.

“The man I absolutely loved watching as a kid was Matt Le Tissier after seeing the highlights on TV of his extraordinary goals,” said Xavi.

“His talent was out of the norm. He could dribble past seven or eight players but without speed – he just walked past them. For me he was sensational.

“We had a programme on Spanish TV with the best goals from around Europe. He was always the star.

“I was 10 or even younger. He was definitely an idol.”