Xavi warns his successor Hansi Flick 'you will SUFFER' - as the axed Barcelona boss insists his 'work has not been appreciated enough'
10 months ago

Xavi warns his successor Hansi Flick 'you will SUFFER' - as the axed Barcelona boss insists his 'work has not been appreciated enough'

Daily Mail  

Outgoing Barcelona manager Xavi has told his successor that he 'will suffer' and insisted that his work at the club has been underappreciated. His words angered Laporta, who has now sacked the 44-year-old, with former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick set to take over. Barcelona have sacked manager Xavi just a month after the former midfielder made a U-turn on his intention to leave the club The legendary midfielder angered club president Joan Laporta when slamming the club finances publicly 'To the new manager, I tell you: You will suffer.' His side ended a trophyless campaign 10 points behind their arch rivals Real Madrid, who could yet add more silverware in the Champions League final on Saturday. Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick is set to take over from Xavi this summer The 59-year-old's side were eliminated in the group stages of the World Cup, and he was relieved of his duties less than a year later after taking over in 2021.

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Barcelona legend Xavi linked with Premier League job, in talks with unnamed club: Report
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Barcelona legend Xavi linked with Premier League job, in talks with unnamed club: Report

Firstpost  

Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is reportedly in talks with an unnamed Premier League club for a potential return to management. Talks underway with an unnamed club According to reports from Relevo, an unnamed Premier League club is considering a summer move for Xavi. “Next year, Xavi Hernandez wants to return to the dugout, and I can tell you that …

Xavi risks uncomfortable reunion with one Man United star if he succeeds Erik ten Hag as quotes resurface - after former Barca boss held talks with Red Devils
5 months ago

Xavi risks uncomfortable reunion with one Man United star if he succeeds Erik ten Hag as quotes resurface - after former Barca boss held talks with Red Devils

Daily Mail  

Xavi could be facing an awkward reunion with one Manchester United star if he takes the hot seat at Old Trafford after some critical comments he made years ago. Xavi could face an awkward reunion with casemiro if he ends up managing Manchester United In 2018 he suggested that Casemiro had 'trouble' with most things other than pace and that …

Revealed: How Barcelona legend Xavi explained his shock decision to quit as manager in emotional dressing room speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: How Barcelona legend Xavi explained his shock decision to quit as manager in emotional dressing room speech

Daily Mail  

New footage has revealed how Barcelona legend Xavi explained his decision to step down as manager last year to the Catalan giants' squad. The press conference had followed Barcelona suffering a 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal, which saw the defending champions fall 10 points behind rivals Real Madrid in La Liga. pic.twitter.com/xZd1fcXIES — El Chiringuito TV October 1, 2024 Xavi …

Euro 2024: Top debutants to watch out for at European Championships
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Euro 2024: Top debutants to watch out for at European Championships

The Hindu  

While established stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Harry Kane among others will have another crack at the European Championships this summer, many exciting youngsters will make their maiden appearance in Germany. Cole Palmer The 22-year-old’s stock is on the rise since his move to Chelsea last summer, where he scored 22 goals and set up 11 in his …

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said on Tuesday that he decided to sack coach Xavi Hernandez after the former midfielder expressed doubts about the squad. Xavi, who joined Barcelona on a three-year deal when Dutchman Ronald Koeman left in 2021, led the Catalan giants to their 27th league title last season. “Xavi did a good job, he took over the team …

Barcelona confirm Hansi Flick as new head coach
10 months ago

Barcelona confirm Hansi Flick as new head coach

New York Times  

Barcelona have confirmed the appointment of Hansi Flick as their new head coach. GO DEEPER Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick - key questions answered on Xavi's replacement Appointing Flick represents the completion of a wish from Joan Laporta’s 2021 presidential campaign where he said he was an admirer of the new wave of German managers including Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel and …

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick – key questions answered on Xavi’s replacement
10 months ago

Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick – key questions answered on Xavi’s replacement

New York Times  

Barcelona have a new manager — Hansi Flick is replacing Xavi. Club sources — who, like all those cited here, preferred to speak anonymously to protect relationships — said Barca valued Flick’s experience and winning record in charge of elite dressing rooms. The biggest name in contention for the job alongside Flick was Rafael Marquez — another former Barca player …

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona
10 months ago

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Departing Barcelona manager Xavi has warned his successor …

Xavi linked with Premier League giants days after Barcelona sacking
10 months ago

Xavi linked with Premier League giants days after Barcelona sacking

Hindustan Times  

Xavi Hernandez is already in demand days after getting sacked by Barcelona as manager after the 2023-24 season. The Barcelona legend had a roller-coster season with the Catalan Giants where he guided his team to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League and second place in the La Liga points table. However, the recent difference of opinions with the president …

'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit
10 months ago

'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit

News 18  

Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we have done.” In …

Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach
10 months ago

Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we …

Barcelona sack Xavi: The inside story on manager’s exit
10 months ago

Barcelona sack Xavi: The inside story on manager’s exit

New York Times  

Xavi woke up on Friday morning to rather unpleasant news. But despite publicly saying he wanted Xavi to reverse his decision in March, sources close to Laporta say Barca’s president later became convinced the club would be better off with a new manager. And in recent weeks, club sources say further tension has grown around Xavi’s comments on summer transfer …

Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down
10 months ago

Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — First, he wanted out. One month after Xavi said he would continue as coach despite a disappointing season, the club told the former midfield great it did not want him back. Laporta “informed Xavi Hernández that he will not be continuing as first team coach in the 2024-25 season,” the club said. And when Xavi said he …

Xavi sacked by Barcelona a month after deciding to stay
10 months ago

Xavi sacked by Barcelona a month after deciding to stay

New York Times  

Xavi has been sacked by Barcelona a month after it was announced he would be staying on as head coach. Xavi met president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco at the club’s training ground on Friday, alongside his assistants Oscar Hernandez and Sergio Alegre, where it was decided the game against Sevilla on Sunday, the final match of the La …

Xavi denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him
10 months, 1 week ago

Xavi denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández on Saturday denied a slew of reports in Spanish media outlets that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing the coach for having said that the club’s poor finances will impede it from competing with Real Madrid. Almost all the questions he faced were about the speculation in Spain’s sports press that club president Joan Laporta was …

Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss
11 months ago

Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 44-year-old, who made more than 500 appearances for Barca during a …

Xavi to remain as Barca coach
11 months ago

Xavi to remain as Barca coach

China Daily  

MADRID - FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has reversed his decision to step down as first team coach at the end of the current season and will now see out his contract until the end of June 2025. Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed the news late on Wednesday night outside the home of the club's president Joan Laporta following a …

Xavi reportedly set to stay as Barcelona boss after reversing decision to leave
11 months ago

Xavi reportedly set to stay as Barcelona boss after reversing decision to leave

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Xavi has changed his mind and decided to …

Xavi will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave
11 months ago

Xavi will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Coach Xavi Hernández will stay with Barcelona for another year after all, agreeing to finish his contract to 2025 in a reversal of his decision to quit at the end of the season, two people with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. Spanish media said Xavi met with Laporta and sports director Deco for several hours on …

Peter Crouch expects Barcelona to struggle like Man United after Sir Alex Ferguson once Xavi departs in the summer as the Liverpool legend insists they 'aren't the same teams of old'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Peter Crouch expects Barcelona to struggle like Man United after Sir Alex Ferguson once Xavi departs in the summer as the Liverpool legend insists they 'aren't the same teams of old'

Daily Mail  

Peter Crouch believes Barcelona will struggle in similar vein to Manchester United once head coach Xavi leaves at the end of the season. Barcelona are desperately attempting to convince Xavi to reverse his decision and Crouch compared his impending exit to Sir Alex Ferguson's at Old Trafford in 2013. Peter Crouch believes Barcelona will struggle in similar vein to Manchester …

Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste reveals he is trying to 'convince' Xavi to reverse his decision to leave this summer... as he insists the club are still 'thinking of a long-term project led by him
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste reveals he is trying to 'convince' Xavi to reverse his decision to leave this summer... as he insists the club are still 'thinking of a long-term project led by him

Daily Mail  

Barcelona's desperation to extend Xavi's stay past the end of the season has been ramped up again as the club's vice-president made a plea for the head coach to stay at the Nou Camp. Xavi enjoys club legend status at Barcelona after a stunning playing career ended with eight LaLiga and four Champions League titles along with other major honours …

Xavi 'asked to stay on as Barcelona boss by president Joan Laporta' despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season... as the Catalan giants struggle to find a successor
1 year, 1 month ago

Xavi 'asked to stay on as Barcelona boss by president Joan Laporta' despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season... as the Catalan giants struggle to find a successor

Daily Mail  

Xavi has reportedly been asked to stay on as Barcelona head coach despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season. Barcelona are reportedly attempting to convince Xavi to stay on beyond the end of the season President Joan Laporta has reportedly made an informal approach to attempt to convince Xavi Your browser does not support iframes. …

THE EURO FILES: Xavi's in the last chance saloon after Barcelona president Joan Laporta went BEZERK in his hospitality box... and why we'll miss Toni Kroos when he's gone
1 year, 1 month ago

THE EURO FILES: Xavi's in the last chance saloon after Barcelona president Joan Laporta went BEZERK in his hospitality box... and why we'll miss Toni Kroos when he's gone

Daily Mail  

When Barcelona were embarrassed last weekend, drawing 3-3 at home to second-from-bottom Granada, club president Joan Laporta took it out on the canapés, angrily turning over a tray of spring rolls in a hospitality box. The writing could be on the wall for Xavi at Barcelona even before his summer departure date Barcelona president Joan Laporta in his hospitality box …

Xavi’s Barcelona resignation: The full story behind his decision to step down in June
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi’s Barcelona resignation: The full story behind his decision to step down in June

New York Times  

“President, I’d like to speak with you.” Barcelona’s traumatic 5-3 home defeat against Villarreal prompted an agitated evening behind the scenes at their temporary home ground on Montjuic on Saturday. In this piece, we explain: How Barcelona’s toxicity ended up wearing down Xavi, a man who knows the club as well as anyone but who could still not escape its …

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona is sticking with Xavi Hernández amid a show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave at the end of the season. Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Sunday he will not make a coaching change and expects Xavi to remain fully committed despite not returning next season. “Xavi told me that at the end of …

From title triumph to stepping down, how Xavi’s Barcelona dream soured
1 year, 2 months ago

From title triumph to stepping down, how Xavi’s Barcelona dream soured

The Hindu  

Only a few months after lifting the Spanish title, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez dramatically announced he would walk away from the club at the end of the season. After a 5-3 collapse against Villarreal on Saturday which left the champions 10 points adrift of league leaders Real Madrid, Xavi said coaching Barcelona was a “cruel and unpleasant” experience. Xavi took …

How constant criticism and pressure of the game forced Xavi to quit Barcelona coach job
1 year, 2 months ago

How constant criticism and pressure of the game forced Xavi to quit Barcelona coach job

Firstpost  

After Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, another top club in European football is set to lose its manager as Xavi Hernandez announced on Saturday that he will leave his position at Barcelona at the end of the season. After the Villarreal debacle Xavi said his players’ lacked the “maturity” to know how to hold onto leads, and after the Bilbao loss …

Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez To Step Down At End Of Season
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez To Step Down At End Of Season

ABP News  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has announced that he will be parting ways with the club at the end of the season. However, the team's 4-1 defeat to arch-rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final and their 4-2 loss aganinst Athletic Club in the Copa del quarterfinals to go with them dropping points in the La Liga seems to have …

Xavi to quit Barcelona: Barca manager leaving Camp Nou at season end, citing 'lack of respect' and mental fatigue
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi to quit Barcelona: Barca manager leaving Camp Nou at season end, citing 'lack of respect' and mental fatigue

Hindustan Times  

Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season, saying he can't get the team out of a slump. Xavi said he made the decision “several days ago'' Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid. “As a Barcelona fan, I …

Xavi won’t continue at Barcelona after this season, citing ‘lack of respect’ and mental fatigue
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi won’t continue at Barcelona after this season, citing ‘lack of respect’ and mental fatigue

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season, saying he can’t get the team out of a slump. “As a Barcelona fan, I can’t allow this situation to continue, we need a change of course and of dynamics.” Xavi said he made the decision “several days ago,” and although the hard defeat to Villarreal set …

Xavi QUITS: Barcelona icon will step down as manager at the end of the season after claiming the club has 'reached a point of no return' and insists it's 'time for change'
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi QUITS: Barcelona icon will step down as manager at the end of the season after claiming the club has 'reached a point of no return' and insists it's 'time for change'

Daily Mail  

Xavi’s reign as Barcelona coach ended in farcical circumstances on Saturday night with him announcing his decision to quit at the end of the season after losing 5-3 at home to Villarreal. Barcelona manager Xavi has revealed that he will leave the club at the end of the season Xavi announced his decision to leave after Barcelona's 5-3 defeat against …

Xavi to extend Barcelona contract until 2025
1 year, 6 months ago

Xavi to extend Barcelona contract until 2025

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi announced Friday that his contract extension with the Spanish champions had been confirmed and will be made official shortly. Xavi led the club to its first La Liga title since 2019 and the Spanish Super Cup last season. “We arrived at a difficult time, in unfavourable circumstances,” Xavi told a press conference ahead of Saturday’s game against …

Barcelona: Xavi reveals how he couldn't sleep after telling Gerard Pique to 'step aside'
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona: Xavi reveals how he couldn't sleep after telling Gerard Pique to 'step aside'

Daily Mail  

Xavi has opened up on the tough conversations he had with Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba, after telling his good friends and former Barcelona team mates to leave the club. Xavi has opened up on the difficulties of managing Barcelona in a honest television interview He revealed that he couldn't sleep after telling former team mate Gerard Pique to 'step …

Xavi — Barca’s prodigal son who found the silver lining
1 year, 10 months ago

Xavi — Barca’s prodigal son who found the silver lining

The Hindu  

The romance of winning titles both as a master and an apprentice at a football club sounds like the perfect media story, or even a Hollywood script. The club has been embroiled in a refereeing scandal, where allegations of paying the former president of the LaLiga refereeing committee, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, for “technical reports” have earned it a bad …

Barcelona’s night of rejuvenation and regret as Xavi finds different answers on the wing
2 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona’s night of rejuvenation and regret as Xavi finds different answers on the wing

New York Times  

At the final whistle, the on-field camera operators ran over to Ferran Torres for a close-up. Fati’s despair at having missed the opportunity to show his best form clashed with the gratifying feeling of getting back to winning ways that was evident on Torres’ face. It couldn’t have come at a better time: days before one of the most important …

Barcelona’s Champions League failure puts pressure on Xavi
2 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona’s Champions League failure puts pressure on Xavi

New York Times  

A version of this article was originally published on October 17. “I am the captain of this boat.” Xavi was speaking after his ship had just been torpedoed away to Real Madrid, losing 3-1 in the first Clasico of the 2022-23 campaign, just four days after their chances of qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase were all but sunk …

Barcelona fans rave boss Xavi has 'still got it' after he pulls off great first touch in during game
2 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona fans rave boss Xavi has 'still got it' after he pulls off great first touch in during game

Daily Mail  

Barcelona manager Xavi showed fans that class is permanent as he dazzled on the touchline with a brilliant piece of skill during his side's four-goal thrashing of Athletic Bilbao. Fans were very impressed with Barcelona manager Xavi's first touch against Athletic Bilbao Xavi's touch is still as good as anyone's! 🎙 pic.twitter.com/bMAhHq9dCH — Premier Sports October 23, 2022 The ball …

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble
2 years, 5 months ago

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble

News 18  

The football world watched on with surprise, and in some quarters, disdain, as Barcelona spent big this summer, bringing in Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha and others. They also sold 24.5 percent of Barca studios to Fan Token platform Socios.com for 100 million euros, and another equivalent stake to production company Orpheus Media for the same. President Joan Laporta was …

Barcelona: The tide is turning against Xavi with the club on the brink of Champions League exit
2 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona: The tide is turning against Xavi with the club on the brink of Champions League exit

Daily Mail  

Barcelona will not be firing Xavi for failing to reach the Champions League knockout stages, but we may be just another bad result away from president Joan Laporta reminding everyone why he originally had reservations over the young coach. The tide could be turning against Xavi at Barcelona with the club on the brink of an exit from the Champions …

Barcelona are 'Jorginho and could launch January move' with Xavi keen on the Chelsea midfielder
2 years, 6 months ago

Barcelona are 'Jorginho and could launch January move' with Xavi keen on the Chelsea midfielder

Daily Mail  

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is reportedly on the radar of LaLiga giants Barcelona, who could be on the lookout for a replacement for the ageing Sergio Busquets. Jorginho could be a replacement for midfielder Sergio Busquets whose contract end this year The Spanish midfielder is also in the last year of his contract and could leave the Nou Camp for free …

Lewandowski credits Xavi for ‘easy’ decision on Barcelona move
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewandowski credits Xavi for ‘easy’ decision on Barcelona move

The Hindu  

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has hailed Barcelona coach Xavi as the main reason for his move to the LaLiga club, saying the former midfielder's ideas and methods painted an "amazing future" for the Spanish team. The Poland international said that he "always wanted to play for a big club" in LaLiga and praised Xavi, who was roped in last season …

Barcelona boss Xavi insists Ousmane Dembele has been a 'true professional and role model'
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona boss Xavi insists Ousmane Dembele has been a 'true professional and role model'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona coach Xavi has commended the attitude of Ousmane Dembele since the club tried to offload the winger in January deadline day moves. Barcelona coach Xavi has commended the attitude of Ousmane Dembele since the club tried to offload the winger in January The Catalan giants tried to offload the winger with interest from the likes of PSG, Manchester United …

Xavi willing to risk Barcelona HUMILIATION to reunite Ousmane Dembele and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi willing to risk Barcelona HUMILIATION to reunite Ousmane Dembele and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Daily Mail  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is in favour of the club performing a U-turn on the decision not to play Ousmane Dembele again, so he can reunite new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with his former Borussia Dortmund team-mate. Xavi is set to go against Barcelona's wishes by continuing to play Ousmane Dembele Barca threatened to freeze Dembele out if he didn't sign …

Barcelona coach Xavi says the club 'can't shoot ourselves in the foot' over Ousmane Dembele
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona coach Xavi says the club 'can't shoot ourselves in the foot' over Ousmane Dembele

Daily Mail  

Barcelona have brought Ousmane Dembele back into the squad after a three-week exile following a contract dispute with the club. Ousmane Dembele has returned to the Barcelona squad after being exiled for three weeks Barca coach Xavi said Dembele was part of the squad despite a contract dispute with the club Dembele was resistant to signing a new contract on …

Barcelona boss Xavi has been left 'speechless by Ousmane Dembele's £700,000 a week wage demands'
3 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona boss Xavi has been left 'speechless by Ousmane Dembele's £700,000 a week wage demands'

Daily Mail  

Barcelona manager Xavi has reportedly been left speechless by Ousmane Dembele's contract renewal demands. Ousmane Dembele is in talks with Barca over a new contract but an agreement is not close According to Florian Plettenberg, Xavi was 'nearly speechless' when he got informed that Dembele is demanding around £700,000 a week. Nevertheless, Dembele has been linked with a number of …

Xavi should be given time to succeed as Barcelona coach: Puyol
3 years, 4 months ago

Xavi should be given time to succeed as Barcelona coach: Puyol

The Hindu  

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez should be given "time and confidence" to succeed at the Catalan club, former captain Carles Puyol said after his ex-team mate began life in his new role with a 1-0 home win over local rivals Espanyol. Xavi, who played for Barcelona for 17 years and won 25 trophies, was named head coach after the club …

Barcelona set to fail in any attempt to sign Raheem Sterling this January despite Xavi's interest
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona set to fail in any attempt to sign Raheem Sterling this January despite Xavi's interest

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are likely to fail in an attempt to lure Raheem Sterling away from Manchester City in January. Sportsmail revealed in 2019 that Xavi had earmarked Sterling as a player he wanted to sign should he ever take over at the Nou Camp and Joan Laporta is now looking at structuring a deal. Barcelona are likely to fail in any …

New Barcelona manager Xavi reveals ‘good luck’ text message from Lionel Messi
3 years, 4 months ago

New Barcelona manager Xavi reveals ‘good luck’ text message from Lionel Messi

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Xavi has revealed he received a good luck …

'He will definitely do very well': Philippe Coutinho backs Xavi to succeed at Barcelona
3 years, 4 months ago

'He will definitely do very well': Philippe Coutinho backs Xavi to succeed at Barcelona

Firstpost  

Coutinho suffered a knee injury last December that ended his season and following two operations he has played little this campaign. Sao Paulo: Brazilian attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho said on Monday he thinks new Barcelona coach Xavi will be a success at the troubled Catalan giants. “Given the person he is, he will definitely do very well at Barcelona.” Despite …

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