Xavi's departure really is the end of an era. Along with Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta, he created a footballing trinity that crumbled teams with their might. Without him, Messi may not have developed into the player he is today. His short passing game and cool, patient nature became synonymous with Barcelona's style, and he helped lay all of the foundations for their success over the past decade. The Spanish maestro is headed for Qatar to see out his career with one final pay day. He'll be a big miss for Barcelona fans in the real world, and a noticeable departure from the squad on FIFA 16.
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