Xavi only has one regret in his career - he never got to play with Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Barcelona pass master has called time on his international career with Spain which saw him win the World Cup and two European Championships. But despite a glittering 16 years at the highest level for club and country, the one black mark for Xavi is he never got to be in a midfield duo with Old Trafford hero Scholes. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Xavi announces his retirement . One wish: Barcelona midfielder Xavi has admitted his regret over never getting to play with Paul Scholes . Game over: Scholes (second from right) hung up his boots in 2012 after a glittering career at Old Trafford . Midfield maestros: Xavi and Scholes are widely regarded as two of the greatest midfielders of all time . Similiar styles: Both men built their careers on their passing ability, vision and control of possession . 'When I think about all I have won with Spain and Barcelona and all they great players I have played with - it is impossible for me to have any regrets,' said Xavi. 'Maybe one small regret is that I never got to play with Paul Scholes - but I was never going to leave Barcelona and he was never going to leave Manchester United.' The Catalan star also paid tribute to his national team-mates despite their group-stage World Cup exit. He said: 'I was going to retire after we won the European Championship in 2012 - but I don't look back and think I wished I had. 'Of course Brazil was very disappointing for us - but I am always proud to represent Spain. We stick together as a team even when things do not go well.' Focus: Xavi, pictured here tussling with Italy's Andrea Pirlo at Euro 2012, will now concentrate on club football . VIDEO Xavi announces his retirement . Legend: Scholes and Xavi weren't able to play together as neither play would leave their respective clubs .
Xavi has retired from international football after 133 caps for Spain .
He is preparing for the new season with Barcelona under Luis Enrique .
The 34-year-old says his one career regret is not playing with Scholes .
Xavi has always admired the former Manchester United midfielder .
Xavi only has one regret in his career - he never got to play with Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Barcelona pass master has called time on his international career with Spain which saw him win the World Cup and two European Championships. But despite a glittering 16 years at the highest level for club and country, the one black mark for Xavi is he never got to be in a midfield duo with Old Trafford hero Scholes. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Xavi announces his retirement . One wish: Barcelona midfielder Xavi has admitted his regret over never getting to play with Paul Scholes . Game over: Scholes (second from right) hung up his boots in 2012 after a glittering career at Old Trafford . Midfield maestros: Xavi and Scholes are widely regarded as two of the greatest midfielders of all time . Similiar styles: Both men built their careers on their passing ability, vision and control of possession . 'When I think about all I have won with Spain and Barcelona and all they great players I have played with - it is impossible for me to have any regrets,' said Xavi. 'Maybe one small regret is that I never got to play with Paul Scholes - but I was never going to leave Barcelona and he was never going to leave Manchester United.' The Catalan star also paid tribute to his national team-mates despite their group-stage World Cup exit. He said: 'I was going to retire after we won the European Championship in 2012 - but I don't look back and think I wished I had. 'Of course Brazil was very disappointing for us - but I am always proud to represent Spain. We stick together as a team even when things do not go well.' Focus: Xavi, pictured here tussling with Italy's Andrea Pirlo at Euro 2012, will now concentrate on club football . VIDEO Xavi announces his retirement . Legend: Scholes and Xavi weren't able to play together as neither play would leave their respective clubs .
got to play with Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Barcelona pass master has called time on his international career with Spain which retirement . One wish: Barcelona midfielder Xavi Xavi. 'Maybe one small regret is that I never got going to retire after we won the European disappointing for us - but I am always proud to football . VIDEO Xavi announces his retirement .