Barcelona legend Xavi backs Qatar to host a successful World Cup in 2022

35 year old former Barcelona player Xavi recently joined Qatari club Al Sadd and recently spoke very positively about the controversial 2022 World Cup.

Choosing to ignore the countless migrant deaths and despicable working conditions, Xavi backed the 2022 World Cup to be a “great success”.

The legendary midfielder confirmed his role as an ambassador (£££$$$$€€€) for the Qatar World Cup – “To be an ambassador for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is something that is very exciting”.

Xavi went on to defend the main concerns surrounding the tournament, speaking about the benefits of air conditioning, timing and size of the country.

“Previously we had to travel to matches the day before,” Xavi told the official 2022 World Cup website. 

“Here the fact that you don’t have to travel long distances is an advantage.”

“I also think that playing in November and December will allow players to reach the tournament in the best possible conditions.”

“There are also stadiums already employing air-conditioning, so I think the conditions are here to make this World Cup a great success. It will be a benefit for the football players.”

Asked if the teams would play “possession-style” football, Xavi said: “I think so — that is the idea of Qatari football. They are looking to immerse themselves in the culture of Barcelona and Spain, which has had so many successes on the world stage in recent years.”

“They want to compete well and to reach the World Cup in 2022 with the most competitive team possible.”

It is a mighty shame to see someone we all respect as a footballer completely lose our respect off the pitch.

There is so much wrong with the upcoming 2022 World Cup but Xavi joins the likes of Richard Keys as staunch defenders of the tournament.