Barcelona sporting director, Andoni Zubizarreta, explains why the players Barcelona provides an opportunity to lift the Champions League trophy Eric Abidal after his team managed to win, Saturday or Sunday (5/29/2011) early morning hrs. According to former Barcelona goalkeeper this, it is done as a tribute from the players "Blaugrana" for Abidal who successfully through a difficult time when sentenced to suffer the tumor some time ago.
Actually, Xavi Hernandez was the one who should receive the Champions League trophy from UEFA President, Michel Platini, because it acts as a captain in the game. However, because he wanted to give awards to Abidal who successfully fought against the tumor, the players "Blaugrana" Abidal was invited to receive and lift the prestigious trophy.
"This is a team that is guided by the values of kindness and social relationships between one another. This decision comes from the team because they know how much Abidal suffer," Zubizarreta clear as quoted by the U.S..
Zubizarreta own claim to be proud with the achievement of his team who managed to become champions after a 3-1 win over Manchester United in the final.
"It is a mixture of joy when it successfully completed the job with the honor in soccer. Spain has represented with great thanks to this victory," he said.
When asked about Lionel Messi, Zubizarreta said, "He has great quality. But, you also need to comment on other players we have."
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