Matt Lawton has been rather unlucky to have this article become his most read piece. In truth, it appears to be the work of an over-zealous and dangerously ill-informed sub-editor as there is no mention of Xavi’s unworthiness in the report itself. Even so, in a week where the little master pulled the strings in a stunning 5-0 demolition of Real Madrid it feels appropriate to once again drag this Daily Mail monstrosity up for another appearance.

The gift that keeps on giving.