Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year's Asian Champions League Elite as they were beaten 2-1 in injury time by Qatar's Al Sadd on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo-less Al Nassr suffer first Asian Champions League loss, go down to Al Sadd

Moving on from Messi to top-four finish: Issues that Xavi will have to address at Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez is all set to become the new head coach of FC Barcelona after an agreement between the La Liga club and Al Sadd has been reached over the termination of his contract as Qatar-based club's boss.

Xavi Hernandez set to become Barcelona's new coach as Al Sadd and Barca reach agreement

Al-Sadd are not willing to let manager Xavi Hernandez leave despite interest from Barcelona, the Qatari club's CEO Turki Al-Ali said on Wednesday. Barcelona officials Rafa Yuste and Mateu Alemany travelled to Doha on Tuesday to try to negotiate Barca great Xavi's release from Al-Sadd and met with the former midfielder's agents in Qatar on Wednesday.

Al Sadd 'committed to keeping' Xavi despite Barcelona interest

Xavi Hernandez, who is considered as one of the top contenders to replace sacked Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, said that he is currently "focused" on his role as manager of Qatari outfit Al Sadd.

Xavi 'focused' on Al Sadd despite Barcelona speculation, says 'cannot talk about anything else'

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday said that he has recovered from the coronavirus and has returned home to resume his tenure in Qatar club Al Sadd's head coach.

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez recovers from coronavirus

Xavi, Barca's all-time leading appearance maker who lifted 25 trophies in a 17-year career with the club, has been linked with a return to the Catalans since they were beaten 3-2 by Atletico Madrid to exit the Spanish Super Cup on Thursday.

Xavi says would be 'dream' to coach Barca as pressure mounts on Valverde

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez has been named as the new manager of Al Sadd on a two-year deal, the Qatar Stars League champions announced on Tuesday.

Xavi Hernandez begins managerial career with Al Sadd

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