Xavi set to retire at end of season to pursue a coaching role By Reuters
Last Updated: 10/11/17 5:05pm
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez is set to retire at the end of the season and is keen to pursue a coaching career. The 37-year-old, who won eight La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues trophies at Barca, is currently captain of Qatari club Al-Sadd. Xavi said his ability to recover after a game was declining and that was a factor in his decision. "I've had luck not to be injured and I think my career has come towards its end, there's been a descent," he told Spanish newspaper Sport.
"Qatar allowed me this. Now I see myself being more tired, it's harder to recover, it will surely be my last year of being a footballer.
"I have the idea of getting my coaching licence next year and being a coach."
Xavi collected 133 caps for Spain during a 14-year international career, winning the 2010 World Cup and the European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
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