TV career

Despite an ongoing football career, Joaquin has become a growing presence on TV in Spain. His debut show, 'El Novato', which translates to 'The Rookie', follows him trying to learn the profession of a different celebrity each week, which has gone down a storm in his homeland. 

"I never thought I could have my own show, to be on the other side of the table and conduct interviews with important people in journalism, television, cooking, artists of all kinds," he told ESPN.

The former Spain international also features in a second show, called 'La Penultima y me voy', which follows his home life with wife Susana and his two daughters, suggesting that Joaquin may have his post-retirement plans all figured out when the time comes.