体坛英语新闻：Xavi aims to one day return to Barcelona

MADRID, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Former Barcelona midfielder Xabi Hernandez said on Monday that his wish is to one day return to work at the club.

The veteran midfielder, who left Barca after 17 years in the summer to play in Qatar gave an interview on Sky Sports, where he not only spoke of what he would like for the future, but also admitted that the job of first team coach at Barcelona is not an easy one.

"it is complicated to be the coach at Barcelona," he said. "I have seen Pep Guardiola, Frank Rijkaard, Louis Van Gaal and Luis Enrique and the fact is that you suffer in the job," he said.

"It is a position which leaves you open to criticism and it is not easy, but it is something that I want to do in football: it's my passion and something that I enjoy," commented Xavi, who was clear about where he wanted to work when he hangs up his boots.

"My first objective is to try and work for Barcelona in the future, although at the moment I have an excellent project in Qatar until the 2022 World Cup and I want to show the maximum compromise to that," commented the 35-year-old.

Xavi also spoke about Barca's current season, commenting that he thought the side was playing well despite suffering two defeats in their opening eight games of the season.

He also described Leo Messi as "the best player in the history of the game," saying it was "marvelous to be able to enjoy watching him every weekend."

Meanwhile the Spanish Football League (LFP) has announced that the 'Clasico' between Real Madrid and Barcelona will be played on November 21st at 18.15 hours local time.