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Xavi Desperately Wants Scotland To Qualify For The 2018 World Cup

Xavi Desperately Wants Scotland To Qualify For The 2018 World Cup

The newest member of the Tartan Army?

Joe Baiamonte

Joe Baiamonte

Featured image credit: PA Images

He may have won three major honours with Spain, but 'La Roja' aren't the only country Xavi roots for at international level.

The Barcelona legend has admitted in a recent interview that he misses seeing Scotland qualify for major tournaments and desperately wants to see the Tartan Army make it to Russia for the 2018 World Cup, a tournament that will mark the 30th anniversary of the country's last appearance at a major finals.

Talking to SunSport, the 36-year-old midfielder said, "I grew up with Scotland at major tournaments. It is sad for the country that it has been so long since they were there.

"We played Scotland at Hampden a few years ago but I wasn't playing. I was injured but I remember it was a fantastic game.

Xavi
Xavi

Xavi has fond memories of playing in Scotland (Image credit: PA Images)

"As a kid I'd watch them play and I feel real sympathy for the fans and for the players that they are not there. Everyone loves Scotland. In Spain everyone loves Real Betis because of their supporters - and Scotland is the same."

With Xavi now retired from international duty, perhaps we can see him in a novelty ginger wig and kilt combo with a St.Andrew's cross painted onto his face in the stands at Russia 2018. If Scotland qualify, of course.

(H/T Dream Team FC)

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Topics: Xavi, Football, World Cup, Scotland