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Gianfranco Zola Offers from unnamed clubs in England and Italy were not enough to persuade Gianfranco Zola against becoming Al Arabi manager.

Iker Casillas Fernández Iker Casillas has received plenty of praise and former Barcelona star Xavi joined in on the plaudits.

Qatar FIFPro delegates will visit Qatar this week for "urgent talks" amid concerns that players' human rights are being neglected in the state.

Samuel Eto'o Fils Former Barcelona and Inter striker Samuel Eto'o has joined Qatar SC despite recently floating the prospect of moving to France.

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi insists he is maintaining his high standards with Al-Sadd, with the former Barcelona captain loving life in Qatar.

Mehdi El Mouttaqi Benatia Medhi Benatia has joined Al-Duhail after two and a half seasons with Serie A giants Juventus.

Xavier Hernández Creus Gabi was persuaded to move to Al Sadd by a phone call from Xavi, and he wants to continue to play alongside the Spain great.

Xavier Hernández Creus Highly-decorated midfielder Xavi is still striving to win trophies at Al-Sadd in the twilight of his career.

FIFA has fined Atletico Madrid and warned them over future conduct after finding the club contravened rules relating to third parties.

Gabriel Fernández Arenas Xavi's Al Sadd will have Gabi in their ranks after Atletico Madrid's captain confirmed his departure from the La Liga club.