Xavi Very Impressed With Professionalism Ronaldo

   

                                                           
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Doha - Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez acknowledges had great admiration for Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Players are so reliable it calls the rival team has a very high professionalism.Xavi is certainly no stranger to Ronaldo. The Portugal international striker has become Xavi opponents at club level, especially since the strengthening of Madrid began 2009 back to Barca's Xavi then moved from the end of last season.Barca became the team most often faced Ronaldo throughout his career. A total of 27 times he faced the Blaugrana, scoring 15 goals and two assists with a record of seven wins and seven draws.The record clearly shows how Ronaldo is a scourge for Barca. Xavi admits save a great respect for Ronaldo, not because of the high professionalism of the players 30 years old."I really respect him because of how professional he is. He has always been among the candidates Ballon d'Or and won the award multiple times," said Xavi told Record."It shows just how competitive he is. He really is a beast that is competitive and still trying to achieve success for him and his team. He is a reference for any professional footballer," he said quoted by Football Espana.Ronaldo so far has won three titles FIFA Ballon d'Or and re-entered as one of three finalists for the 2015's.(raw / fem)