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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.

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.

Xavier Hernández Creus Al Sadd will be able to count upon Xavi until 2018 after the iconic midfielder agreed an extension to his contract.

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi has continued his strong start to life in Qatar, scoring his first goal for Al-Sadd in a draw with Umm Salal.

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.

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

Christian Benítez Betancourt FIFA president Sepp Blatter led the tributes to Christian Benitez as the world of football mourned his death.

Christian Benítez Betancourt Ecuador international Christian Benitez has died at the age of 27 after suffering a heart attack.

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.