Figo dismantles the urban legend: There was nothing with Guardiola, I like women Barcelona Some speculated the two were romantically involved

Luis Figo has dismissed the urban myth that he and Pep Guardiola were engaged in a romantic relationship together during their shared time at Barcelona.

The pair were close but Figo denies that there was anything other than a friendship between them.

"Guardiola was a great friend," he told ICON.

"He helped me a lot.

"He was my roommate, but there was nothing. I like women."

No LaLiga Santander players are currently out as gay, and Figo gave his two cents as to why that is.

"Football is very cruel," he said.

"You play every Sunday and you'd be criticised for that and not your performance.

"It will be for protection [that nobody has come out], not because of shame."

The Portuguese was also asked about the current political climate in Catalonia, which he finds disheartening.

"I look at the situation with sadness," Figo explained.

"It's a wonderful place and the people living there are misunderstood. They've been promised something.

"But seeing the images of the city divided is sad.

"Cordiality is better, but I'm a foreigner so I'd prefer not to comment."