Friendly entitled match football match held at the Dome Aspire Academy, Qatar, Thursday (17/03/2016) ahead of the first series of the 2016 MotoGP begins at the Losail circuit. In this game, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider Valentino Rossi to face former captain of FC Barcelona are now strengthening Al-Sadd, Xavi Hernandez.

In a fight held a few hours before the first free practice session at the Losail circuit, Rossi brought young protege of VR46 Riders Academy to fight Hernandez. The riders include Lorenzo Baldassarri, Franco Morbidelli, Romano Fenati, Andrea Migno, Nicolo Bulega, Francesco Bagnaia, Niccolo Antonelli and brother Rossi, Luca Marini.

"As a lover of football, got a chance to play against great players like Xavi Hernandez is something very special. I told the team to play the best ability, but what can we do with this line-up," said Rossi, quoted MotoGP Thursday (17/03/2016).

Meanwhile Xavi makes an interesting statement to refer to Rossi as a special guest on the gridiron. According to him, the rider nicknamed The Doctor is a MotoGP racing legend that still exist on the track.

"Sharing experiences with motorcycle racing legends such as Valentino Rossi is a unique opportunity. I am proud to take part in a game against a team Rossi. They have a passion to win," said Xavi.

After playing soccer, Rossi and the rest of their students will face the first free practice session in the evening. The first race of the season will be held on Sunday (20/03/2016) future.