Gossip on the Guys: Summer Camp

Xavi Hernandez two days ago visited his very own “Campus Xavi”, a summer camp for kids that was launched eleven years ago on his father’s suggestion. The camp runs for two weeks for three hundred children under the direction of Xavi’s brother Oscar, and Xavi himself drops by once a week.

Xavi gave the kids football tips and pointers, took photos with them and told them stories about Barca’s wonderful season, and later expressed his joy at being there. Overall, the camp has been more successful than ever this year.

And as long as we’re on the subject, Barca’s Gerard Pique made an appearance at “Campus Cesc” with his bff, Cesc Fabregas, last week. The two sat down for a meet-and-greet with the kids, who got to ask them questions. And the smart little things actually went on to demand of Cesc why he hasn’t joined Barca yet, to which he answered: "I would like to, but I have a contract with Arsenal and it is necessary to respect it.”

Right, great reason Cescy. Not that the youngsters bought it, they then turned to Pique and asked him: "Why don't you convince Cesc to join Barca?”

And Pique is just as regretful as us concerning Cesc's stubborness. “I don’t know how many times I’ve tried to convince him, but there is no way… not for now.”

Yeah, and all Cescy can say to that is this: "I am the captain, and rest assured, I will continue at Arsenal."

Ah well. Next year perhaps? Anyway, we've included photos of the happy couple below. Yes, Pique’s shirt reads “get wet”. We’re not sure whether or not he thinks those torn jean capris are actually cool. We’re also cringing at the sight of Cesc’s elbow tattoo, but glad he got rid of the stupid hairdo (do we seem to be displaying too much interest in a player that is not our player? Soz, we just agree with the kids, he needs to come to Barca).