Barcelona's Jordi Alba: I am one of the most hated players in football

Barcelona's Jordi Alba: I am one of the most hated players in football

The defender understands why people may not like him but says he's different off the pitch

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba says he's one of the most hated players in football -- and says he understands why people feel that way!

The left-back has enjoyed years of success with Barça and Spain at the top level of the game but acknowledges his manner on the pitch is not to everyone's taste.

"I think I'm one of the most hated players in football, I'm certain of that," Alba told El Dia Despues. "It's the way I play and it's what has made me the player I am today and helped me reach this level.

"But people who know me know how I am. I am a humble person who valued everything in my life. I'm nothing like Jordi the player or Jordi with my teammates.

"It's true my way of playing is annoying and I understand the hate people may feel if they don't know me." 

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