David Villa is undoubtedly one of the brightest stars on the global footballing stage, illustrated by his recent big-money move to reigning la Liga and world club champions Barcelona.

大卫·比利亚毫无疑问是当今足坛最火的球星之一，他加盟豪门巴塞罗那成就了西甲近期最大手笔的球员交易。

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With the club he has won four La Liga titles, two Champions Leagues, a UEFA Supercup and an Intercontinental Cup.

他和皇家马德里一起赢得了四次西甲联赛冠军，两次欧洲冠军杯冠军，一次欧洲超级杯冠军和一次丰田杯冠军。

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But the former England captain insists Sunday's la Liga match against Real Mallorca will be his last for the club.

但是前英格兰队长强调星期天的西甲联赛是他最后一次为俱乐部出战！

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The 48-year-old had kept the club in La Liga for two seasons after a record-breaking promotion-winning campaign, but Sunday night's 1-1 draw with lowly Almeria left his team just one point above the relegation zone.

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