Yaya Touré, the Manchester City midfielder and former Barcelona player, expressed his longing for the Spanish La Liga and the atmosphere at Camp Nou. Having played for Barcelona from 2007 to 2010, Touré acknowledged missing the quality of the Spanish league and the support he received from the Barcelona fans. While appreciating his current success with Manchester City, he reminisced about his time with Barcelona and the connection with the fans. Yaya Touré is also among the 23 nominees for the 2013 Ballon d’Or, competing with his former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Xavi. Despite his successful career with Manchester City, Touré retains fond memories of his time at Barcelona and the unique football culture in Spain.