'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 his first news conference since Barcelona announced on Friday that Xavi would not finish the final year of his contract, the 44-year-old said that he will now “take a break” from coaching. But last week the president was reportedly displeased when the head coach spoke openly about how the club’s poor finances would impede it from competing with fierce rival Real Madrid. “He will have to explain his motives.” Xavi’s only previous coaching job was at a Qatari club before Laporta brought him back to take over at Barcelona in November 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 …

Laporta defends Barcelona’s handling of Olmo situation, says club was under attack
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Laporta defends Barcelona’s handling of Olmo situation, says club was under attack

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona president Joan Laporta defended his administration’s handling of the Dani Olmo case and claimed on Tuesday that there was a campaign to tarnish the club’s image. “The events of the last few weeks reaffirm Barça’s strength and go against the apocalyptic tales put forward in certain areas due to a lack of knowledge or bad faith,” Laporta …

Barcelona president Laporta says he is blameless over Dani Olmo registration issue
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona president Laporta says he is blameless over Dani Olmo registration issue

The Hindu  

Barcelona president Joan Laporta defended his handling of the Dani Olmo registration issue and lashed out at enemies attacking the club in a fiery speech on Tuesday. The financially-struggling Catalan giants sold seats in VIP boxes at their under-construction Spotify Camp Nou stadium to Middle Eastern investors to help pass La Liga’s strict financial fair play restrictions for the new …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Xavi wins his last game as Barcelona coach in final round of Spanish league
10 months ago

Xavi wins his last game as Barcelona coach in final round of Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Xavi Hernández ended his stint as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the final round of the Spanish league on Sunday. He deserves the best.” Barcelona had already clinched second place and a spot in the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia next season. But last week the president was reportedly unhappy when the …

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 …

'It is never easy to leave the club of your life': Xavi Hernandez pens message after being sacked by Barcelona
10 months ago

'It is never easy to leave the club of your life': Xavi Hernandez pens message after being sacked by Barcelona

India TV News  

Xavi Hernandez was sacked by Spanish club Barcelona from his position of coach on Friday, May 24. Xavi penned a message for the fans saying that it is not easy to leave the club of life but is proud of the team. It is never easy to leave the club of your life, but I am very proud, after two …

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 claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn

Daily Mail  

Barca went on an 11-game unbeaten run and beat Valencia 4-2 on Monday night Xavi has suggested that his Barcelona players were not giving 100 per cent when he announced his intention to step down in January. Xavi believes his players were not giving their all earlier in the season, before he decided to step down They have since been …

Xavi says Barcelona’s improved play has been key to changing his mind to leave the club
11 months ago

Xavi says Barcelona’s improved play has been key to changing his mind to leave the club

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave Barcelona this summer after his players convinced him “this is a winning team” even if this season will end without any trophies. Xavi spoke a day after he reached an agreement with Barcelona to reverse his January decision to leave his boyhood club after this season. He …

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 are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Barcelona are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future

Daily Mail  

Barcelona are giving serious consideration to the possibility of keeping Xavi as manager beyond the end of this season after an impressive run of 11 games unbeaten. It’s Luis Enrique that Barça president Joan Laporta would put in charge if he could pick any coach he wanted. Xavi announced that he will be leaving the Nou Camp at the end …

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 …

Barcelona’s ‘entorno’ – the toxic mix not even Guardiola and Xavi could avoid
1 year ago

Barcelona’s ‘entorno’ – the toxic mix not even Guardiola and Xavi could avoid

New York Times  

FC Barcelona is a noisy place. “All of them express their opinion around the club through media, social networks or even informal meetings.” If there is one major contributing factor behind the entorno’s powers, it’s Barcelona’s presidential model. “All sides of the club believe it is useful for them to keep certain relations with a side of the Catalan media, …

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. …

Xavi laments Barcelona's 'lack of maturity' after 'bittersweet' 1-1 draw with Napoli in Champions League
1 year, 1 month ago

Xavi laments Barcelona's 'lack of maturity' after 'bittersweet' 1-1 draw with Napoli in Champions League

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona were unable to protect a 1-0 lead in their Champions League round of 16 clash against Italian champions Napoli at the Stadio Maradona. Barca were playing their first Champions League knockout match for three years Barcelona head coach Xavi lamented the fact that his side defender well but lacked the control needed to dominate the match. Barca were playing …

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 …

Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez
1 year, 1 month ago

Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez

The Hindu  

Barcelona have little room for error if it is to defend its LaLiga title, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday ahead of his side’s trip to Celta Vigo. Barca’s hopes to overtake bitter rival Real Madrid and this campaign’s surprise package Girona in the title race suffered another blow last weekend after a 3-3 home draw against relegation-threatened Granada. “These …

LaLiga: Xavi Hernandez says he feels 'liberated' by announcing FC Barcelona exit
1 year, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Xavi Hernandez says he feels 'liberated' by announcing FC Barcelona exit

Firstpost  

Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt “liberated” after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season. The former Barca midfielder said he would following a damaging 5-3 defeat by Villarreal last weekend which left his team well off the pace in their La Liga title defence. “It happened to all the coaches: …

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 says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead

Firstpost  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his role at the end of the season after the team’s title defence was derailed in a remarkable 5-3 defeat by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. After Real Madrid moved two points clear of Girona at the top of the league with a late 2-1 win at Las Palmas, the pressure …

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’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The chances for Xavi Hernández to salvage Barcelona’s season — and likely his own job — are quickly fading. Xavi’s side exited the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after losing in extra time at Athletic Bilbao 4-2 on Wednesday, a loss that came two weeks after Barcelona was dismantled by Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup. While …

Xavi threatens ‘to pack his bags’ if Barcelona players no longer follow him
1 year, 2 months ago

Xavi threatens ‘to pack his bags’ if Barcelona players no longer follow him

The Hindu  

Under-pressure Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday he would resign if his squad no longer believed in him following last weekend’s heavy Spanish Super Cup final loss to Real Madrid. “The day my players no longer follow me, I’ll pack my bags and leave,” Xavi told reporters. On Thursday, Barcelona faces third-tier Unionistas in the last 16 of the …

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona boss Xavi is making his players WORSE not better, Real Madrid's Spanish Super Cup triumph proves Kylian Mbappe isn't needed, while Sevilla and Villarreal are serious relegation candidates -

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid trounced Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup leaving Xavi's future as coach in question. Ronald Araujo was sent off during Barcelona's Spanish Super Cup defeat by Real Madrid Your browser does not support iframes. Despite their 4-1 win over their eternal rivals, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti remained grounded Despite his devastating display, hat-trick hero Vinicius Jr admitted he …

Xavi 'is under pressure at Barcelona with NONE of their boardroom chiefs backing him' and sporting director Deco publicly placing the blame for problems with a U-turn on players on his old team-mate
1 year, 3 months ago

Xavi 'is under pressure at Barcelona with NONE of their boardroom chiefs backing him' and sporting director Deco publicly placing the blame for problems with a U-turn on players on his old team-mate

Daily Mail  

Barcelona boss Xavi is facing the heat at the Nou Camp after punishing back-to-back defeats with none of the clubs boardroom chiefs giving their support to the Spaniard, according to reports. With a trip to Valencia coming next, Xavi now knows that another defeat would leave him in a 'very weak position', the report adds, noting that Ronald Koeman was …

Xavi condemns Barcelona and Real Madrid ‘tension’ after alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior
1 year, 5 months ago

Xavi condemns Barcelona and Real Madrid ‘tension’ after alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior

New York Times  

Barcelona manager Xavi has condemned the “current state” of tension between Barcelona and Real Madrid ahead of Saturday’s Clasico after a Barcelona board member’s alleged social media attack on Vinicius Junior. A now deleted tweet allegedly sent from the account of board member Mikel Camps criticised the Real Madrid forward after he performed a number of stepovers during Madrid’s Champions …

Xavi’s title-winning tactical tweak explained which mirrored Pep Guardiola at Barcelona
1 year, 9 months ago

Xavi’s title-winning tactical tweak explained which mirrored Pep Guardiola 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. To reclaim the league for Barcelona in his first full season is …

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 …

If Madrid has switched off, it’s because of us says Barca coach Xavi
1 year, 11 months ago

If Madrid has switched off, it’s because of us says Barca coach Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez believes if Real Madrid has given up on La Liga, it is because of his side’s superb season, he told a news conference Sunday. Madrid thrashed Barcelona 4-0 last week to reach the Copa del Rey final, despite the gap between the teams in La Liga. “It doesn’t interest me if Madrid do something or don’t, …

Barcelona call on La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign over alleged false evidence
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona call on La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign over alleged false evidence

New York Times  

Barcelona called on La Liga president Javier Tebas to resign as they accused him of providing false evidence to public prosecutors who have already charged the club with corruption. The statement read: “Given the gravity of the information that has appeared today in La Vanguardia in which the La Liga president Javier Tebas is linked to the presentation of false …

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