Xavi scored 13 goals in 133 appearances for SpainFormer Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has been appointed head coach of Qatari club Al Sadd SC. The 39-year-old made more than 100 appearances for Al Sadd before retiring at the end of the 2018-19 season, three years after joining the club. Xavi, a World Cup winner in 2010, won eight La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies at Barcelona. Al Sadd said on Twitter Xavi would replace Jesualdo Ferreira as manager at the start of next season. "Therefore, I believe it is my duty to take the initiative off the field and return through football whenever possible."

Source: BBC May 28, 2019 13:41 UTC