Xavi, Puyol rested for Spain friendly

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.
Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Xavi Hernandez Spain coach Vicente del Bosque on Friday opted to rest Barcelona veterans Xavi Hernandez and Carles Puyol for the friendly against Puerto Rico on August 15. The squad flies on Monday to the Caribbean island a month and a half after winning the Euro 2012 championship and with clubs such as Real Madrid and Barcelona -- home to most of the national players -- in pre-season training.