The former Spanish footballer Xavi Hernandez, current coach of Al-Sadd Qatar, stated in an interview broadcast by FIFA that for him “It is an illusion to train Barcelona, without any doubt”, though “always respecting the current coach and the club.”
“Now I am in Al-Sadd and I am very well. I really am in a big club in Asia, in Qatar, the best club in Qatar. And from there we will see what the future holds“Xavi said in the first episode of the FIFA video series 'Living Football'.
“Everyone sees me as Barcelona coach. I respect Barça a lot, Koeman, the current coach. But hopefully. I don't want to hide that I would like to coach Barcelona, but always respecting the current coach and the club, which is in full competition, and I wish them the best, “added Xavi.
“I have been from Barcelona since I have a conscience. And now there is an election and we are going to see which president comes out in a little month. Of course it is: it is an illusion to train Barcelona, without a doubt, “he said.
On the recent Club World Cup, he commented: “I was in the stadium watching Bayern-Tigres. Very good game, really. And very good Tigres. Surprising their tournament and competing against what I think is the best team of the moment in the world and that he won it as the favorite that he was. “
“Bayern take a tournament that equals them (with six titles) to our Barcelona, to Guardiola's Barcelona. Congratulations on this historic milestone in its history, “he stressed.
Xavi believes that “the most difficult thing in football is not winning, but to win after having won, keep winning after great successes, because everyone wants to beat you “.
Referring to the 2022 World Cup, Xavi said: “Qatar is perfectly prepared to host any large event. Qatar is growing a lot. Since I came, in 2015, until now the country has changed in infrastructure “.
“People are going to enjoy this country very much. Those who have bad prejudices towards Arab culture or towards this religion will see that they are normal, hospitable, generous, familiar people … They are going to make a historic World Cup and I have no doubt, “he added.