Xavi Hernández considers his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi's behaviour on the pitch exemplary.
Messi was accused of simulation after Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis was sent off for a poor challenge on the Argentinian in Barca's 2-1 La Liga win back in January.
The Brazilian later claimed that Messi gets special consideration from referees.
"Messi is a good person," FourFourTwo quoted Xavi as telling beIN SPORTS.
"He is always nice, he is honest and he does not cheat. He has never disrespected anyone on the pitch. His behaviour is exemplary."
"He is the best player in the world in all aspects...He is addicted to the ball.
"He is sad when he cannot play," said Xavi, the talismanic midfielder who moved to Qatari club Al Sadd SC from Barca following their historic second European treble last season.
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