![]() ![]() “Returning to the national team was practically impossible while I was in Russia,” said Garcia, who has two caps, in a telephone interview with Reuters. ![]() Now he has returned to La Liga and quickly become the anchor of a revitalised Real Betis side, however, he has renewed hope of returning to Russia as part of Spain coach Julen Lopetegui’s 23-man squad. The globe-trotting midfielder, who has won league titles in Spain, Russia, England and Portugal, left Zenit St Petersburg for Betis in August, just before the team played its first game at the shiny new Krestovsky stadium, which will host seven games at next year’s World Cup, including a semi-final. Petersburg's Javi Garcia in action against Benfica. Petersburg - Champions League - Luz stadium, Lisbon, Portugal - FebruZenit St. FILE PHOTO: Football Soccer - Benfica v Zenit St. ![]()
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