Spain and Barcelona icon Xavi played the final match of his playing career in Al Sadd s 2-0 AFC Champions League defeat to Persepolis on Monday.
One of the most decorated players in football history, Xavi won 19 honours during his 17-year Barca stay and also enjoyed great success on the international stage, winning the World Cup and Euro 2008 and 2012 with Spain.
He joined Qatari club Al Sadd in 2015 to see out his playing days and on Monday he pulled on their jersey for the last time after announcing his impending retirement earlier this month, as he bids to embark on a coaching career.
Before kick-off in Tehran s Azadi Stadium, Xavi was honoured with a framed commemorative jersey and other gifts.
Persepolis honoured captain Xavi Hernandez, as he played…
It took more than a year, but Aaron Rodgers finally has a victory under his belt as a member of the New York Jets.
The four-time MVP threw for 176 yards and two touchdowns as he guided Gang Green to a 24-17 win over the Tennessee Titans in Week 2. It was just Rodgers’ third regular season game for the franchise as he makes his way back from a devastating Achilles injury suffered in his home opener in 2023.
A-Rod and the Jets will try to soar again when they take on the 1-1 New England Patriots tonight in primetime. The Pats are still smarting from a 23-20 OT loss to the Seahawks and enter the game as 6.5-point underdogs.
There are a number of subscription-based TV channels and streaming services available to watch this evening’s game, but did…