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04.04.2010 18:25

Deco: "Messi is a true star"

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Deco believes that the secret to Barça’s success is down to their dedication to the team as a unit: “Despite all their incredible achievements and the fact they are the best they always play with the humility to know that it is all thanks to the team


2009-08-22_MESSI_02.jpgSpeaking to Barça TV and www.fcbarcelona.cat the former Blaugrana star outlined why he feels that Pep Guardiola’s team has been so successful. “Barça play great football,” he continued. “They have superb players but above all they have Lionel Messi. No other side has a player like him. He does unbelievable things always thinking of his team-mates. He is a true star.”

New mentality

010410_Entrevista_Deco_2.jpg“Guardiola has brought a new mentality,” the Chelsea midfielder said. “He is a coach that uses the young players a lot and knows how to bring out the best in his players. Things have gone very well for him and I think he will continue to do that and will continue to make history with Barça.”

Crowd support

fcb-r.madrid-deco.jpgLooking ahead to the visit of Arsenal on Tuesday evening Deco believes the home fans will have a role to play. “On Champions League nights the supporters in Camp Nou can lift the team and always help throughout by creating pressure for the other team. Barça certainly have that as another thing on their side.”
Deco: “Messi is a true star“

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Great memories
Deco joined FC Barcelona at the start of the 2004/05 campaign from then European champions Porto. After four seasons at Camp Nou he left to join Chelsea but still has strong feelings for the Blaugrana. “Playing for Barça meant that I was able to complete a boyhood dream of mine,” he explained. “I won a lot of important trophies and have some great memories. Barça occupy a special place in my life.”


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