It’s unthinkable that Xavi was lifting the European Cup just nine months ago.
Having opted to leave Barcelona, the legendary midfielder is picking up what we can only assume is a very hefty wage at his new club Al Sadd in Qatar.
The standard is not exactly taxing (see what we did there) by any means, but dozens of players are happy enough to take in some sun, sand and lots of money as they wind down their careers.
It sounds like a dream for most professional footballers, but for the ex-Spain international, it turned into a bit of a nightmare as he spurned a chance to guide his club into the Asian Champions League.
His side’s game against Al Jazira ended 2-2 after normal and extra-time so it went to penalties. And if there was one cool customer we thought we could bank on to keep his head, it would be Xavi.
But it seems we were mistaken. Stepping up to take the first penalty, his effort sailed over the bar.
Xavi misses the first kick for Al-Sadd
— 🏆 #77 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) February 9, 2016
His club went on to lose 5-4 on spot-kicks.
Hamza al-Sanhaji misses the seventh kick for Al-Sadd
Al-Jazira 5-4 Al-Sadd
— 🏆 #77 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) February 9, 2016
