According to a written statement on FIFA.com, Hernandez is one of Spain's most important key players winning Euro 2008, Euro 2012 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Having made his international debut in 2000, Barcelona genius 'Xavi' said, "From now on I'm another fan of the Spain team. I'm grateful to everybody at the Federation (RFEF), it's been a marvellous time for me to be there for so many years and have so much success. I'm leaving very proud and I wish them all the best." He scored 13 goals for Spain - aka La Roja (The Red One) - in 133 matches.