Micah Richards has priceless reaction to Barcelona boss Xavi appearing to not know who he is during interview
Barcelona manager Xavi left the CBS Sports panel in stitches after he appeared to blank Micah Richards.
The Spaniard was quick to greet ex-teammate Thierry Henry and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher after his side drew 1-1 away to Napoli in the Champions League last-16.
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But he neglected to say hello to former Manchester City right-back Richards - despite the 35-year-old starting the conversation in Xavi's native tongue.
Appearing on the big screen as Richards, Henry and Carragher looked on, Xavi said: "Hey Titi [Henry], Jamie, how are you?"
Making light out of being innocently forgotten, Richards was quick to draw attention to the fact he had been left out, with Carragher joking that the Barca icon didn't know who he was.
Leaning forward in the hope that Xavi would acknowledge him, 2012 Premier League winner Richards stated: "Er, you missed Micah there, I just want to, er..."
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It was at that point where Carragher interrupted, as he joked: "Do you know who Micah Richards is?"
A sheepish Henry began to walk away, with Richards left smiling, before Xavi simply replied: "Yeah, Micah, yeah."
It drew laughter from the CBS team, including host Kate Abdo, as Richards celebrated by raising both hands in the air, before proudly declaring: "Yes! Of course he knows me!"
Fans were also loving the , as one X user said: "I swear Xavi doesn't know Micah Richards."
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Another commented: "I just love this crew man."
A third added: "It’s always how Micah take the jibes, very funny lad."
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Meanwhile one posted: "I really wish more people knew Micah Richards. I feel sorry for him when he’s seen as like the ‘odd’ footballing guy out."
And this fan simply stated: "Xavi don’t know Micah."
Xavi spent three seasons playing alongside Arsenal icon Henry at the Nou camp between 2007-2010, where they won seven major honours together.
He also played twice against Carragher in the Champions League last-16 in the 2006/07 campaign, with Liverpool knocking out the Blaugrana on away goals.
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