Hristo Stoichkov came to Barça from CSKA Sofia in 1988 for the first of two spells at the Club, separated by a year with Italian side Parma, before his departure in 1998. The Bulgarian confesses that every 20 May he follows a ritual in honour of FC Barcelona's first ever win in the European Cup. The Barça number 8 also recalls his excellent relationship with Johan Cruyff who he describes as playing an important role in helping win the European Footballer of the Year award. 

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