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Zola happy to take Al Arabi 'gamble'
Gianfranco Zola Offers from unnamed clubs in England and Italy were not enough to persuade Gianfranco Zola against becoming Al Arabi manager.
FourFourTwo's 50 Best Asian Players 2015: 50-46
FFTASIA50 The Thai Messi, one of the brightest young talents in Uzbek football and an Iranian who played for Germany up to the age of 21.
Alves confirms Xavi departure from Barca
Xavi Barcelona defender Dani Alves said veteran team-mate Xavi will not be playing for the Spanish giants next season.
Fanni packs in Qatar for Marseille return
Rod Fanni Defender Rod Fanni has returned to Marseille after spending the last season at Al Arabi and Charlton Athletic.
Xavi confirms he will remain at Barcelona
Xavi Barcelona midfielder Xavi has confirmed that he will remain with the club, having previously considered his future at Camp Nou.
Xavi to join Al Arabi in Qatar, says Petrescu
Xavi Spain international Xavi has signed a pre-contract with Qatar Stars League club Al Arabi - according to their coach Dan Petrescu.
Fabregas: Xavi has decided to leave Barcelona
Cesc Fabregas Ex-Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas has added weight to the reports linking Xavi with a big-money switch to Al Arabi.
Zola: Qatar would be ideal for Balotelli, Cassano
Mario Balotelli As both players continue to be linked to Sampdoria, Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano have been told to look east for their next club.
