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You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.A superb passer of the ball, Xabi was part of the Liverpool team that fought back to stun AC Milan and win the 2005 Champions League final. The Real Madrid midfielder patrols the pitch with a style and elegance which few can replicate. He started in every game of Spain's 2010 World Cup tournament win.