Former Liverpool man Javier Mascherano has admitted he preferred his spell at Anfield to his time at Barcelona - despite winning 19 trophies in Catalonia.
The Argentina international spent three years on Merseyside before eight seasons with Barcelona and now plies his trade back in South America with Estudiantes, having left Hebei China Fortune last month.
During his time with Barcelona, Mascherano won a plethora of titles - including two Champions League crowns and five league titles, but won nothing during his spell with Liverpool.
However, despite the vast differences in the honours that he holds, Mascherano has admitted he prefers his time at Liverpool to his spell in Spain.
"I obviously have a lot of love for Barcelona, I spent the best years of my career there but I would choose Liverpool," he told CNN.
“I feel something special for them. Yes, right now is the best in the world, Liverpool represents me a lot.”
Barcelona, like Liverpool, are currently fighting for the league title but their battle for glory is far closer than the Reds, who extended their advantage at the top to 22 points following the 4-0 victory against Southampton.
AleksandrasDidys
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He shows that's it's not all about the trophies. Liverpool may be my rival but they're a prem team.. and if someone liked it better in the prem than at Barca that's a win for me
fauikoru
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Anfield means love that is why iam very proud to be liverpool fan we support our players and give them love and this guy he was red and he will be ared until he dies
Socacdprtz
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Liverpool and Dortmund has the best fan base in the world
biulmtuyz
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once a red always a red
rendondo
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Liverpool for life . when you see still at barca you can't say your mind because messi will decide you don't play regularly when you leave barca that's when they know your true mind
barcaforlive1992
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the thing is liverpool fans are the best fans in world. they stand by you no matter what in bad times and good times. real Madrid president perez once said he wish Madrid fans were like liverpool fans.
Zehcelprtz
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Liverpool is not just a club but a family
Spiritual101
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Out of sight but not out of mind. You’re Always Remembered JM 💯. You’re Not Going To Walk Alone ❤️❤️❤️
Lopito
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it was Barcelona who get best out of you bcos liverpool used you as a midfielder but Barcelona let you know you're the best in defend and it work perfectly for and make you the best defender in the world
Vibilpstu
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Yes becus Liverpool is a family 👪 team while Barcelona is a individual team
Sesailntu
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you will never walk alone
Darbinho
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only about the fans. The major role that everybody is connected still the anfield.