Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick – key questions answered on Xavi’s replacement
9 months, 3 weeks 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 who since 2022 has been in charge of Barcelona Atletic, the club’s reserve team that plays in Spain’s third tier. Across Europe’s top seven leagues, only Ajax of the Netherlands averaged higher than Bayern’s two non-penalty expected goals per 90 minutes, with Flick’s side likely to suffocate the opposition with territorial dominance. One of the biggest concerns Barcelona’s board had with Flick’s candidacy was whether he could communicate effectively in Spanish or English, the two main languages used in Barca’s dressing room.

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Barcelona defying expectations with treble fight: Flick
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Barcelona defying expectations with treble fight: Flick

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Saturday that at the start of his reign nobody expected the Catalan giants would be fighting for three trophies in March. Flick’s side lead La Liga on goal difference ahead of champions Real Madrid, are in the Copa del Rey semifinals against Atletico and will face Benfica in the Champions League last 16. READ …

La Liga 2024-25: Christensen returns for Barcelona as Flick looks to regain momentum
2 months, 1 week ago

La Liga 2024-25: Christensen returns for Barcelona as Flick looks to regain momentum

The Hindu  

Bengaluru Defender Andreas Christensen, out since August with an Achilles injury, is fit to play again, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said on Friday. Barcelona fell to third in LaLiga after losing two games in a row last month, but Flick said it was keen to build on a bright start to the calendar year where it has won four in …

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick gives key update on Ronald Araujo transfer
2 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick gives key update on Ronald Araujo transfer

India Today  

FC Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has no doubt that defender Ronald Araujo is staying at the club. Speaking after the team's impressive 5-1 win against Real Betis on Wednesday, 15 January, Flick said that Araujo still had one and a half years left on his contract and and that he is very happy with how he engages the fans. After …

Former Liverpool star 'is set to join Barcelona as part of Hansi Flick's coaching set-up' next month
3 months ago

Former Liverpool star 'is set to join Barcelona as part of Hansi Flick's coaching set-up' next month

Daily Mail  

A former Liverpool star looks set to take up a role in the Barcelona coaching setup in the new year. Thiago Alcantara was a notable face in the Barcelona dugout during the summer Thiago made just the one appearance for Liverpool in his final season as continued injury problems forced the Spaniard into retirement Thiago ended his career having one …

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Barcelona must learn from league stumbles, Flick says ahead of Dortmund meeting

The Hindu  

Barcelona can learn from the setbacks it has faced in its La Liga 2024-25 campaign and continue to improve, manager Hansi Flick said on Tuesday ahead of its Champions League meeting with Borussia Dortmund. The draw was not the ideal result ahead of a vital clash against Champions League regular Dortmund, but Flick said it was natural for teams to …

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski leading Barca’s charge on Dortmund return
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Champions League 2024-25: Lewandowski leading Barca’s charge on Dortmund return

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday. It leads last year’s Champions League finalist Dortmund, who like Barcelona, has four victories from five games, on goal difference before its meeting in Germany. Lewandowski reached a career …

Flick's Tactics Transform Barcelona: A Masterful Comeback
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Flick's Tactics Transform Barcelona: A Masterful Comeback

Hindustan Times  

Hansi Flick has transformed Barcelona's style this season, implementing an off-side trap and a more direct and counter-attacking approach. The arrival of young talents from La Masia has also played a significant role in Barcelona's success. Flick's coaching staff has worked on the players' fitness and tactical skills, resulting in late goals and improved overall performance.

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid in El Clasico, Clinching Title Position
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid in El Clasico, Clinching Title Position

India Today  

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was over the moon after his team secured a 4-0 victory against Real Madrid in the La Liga El Classico on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring with a goal in the 54th minute, followed by another goal in the 56th minute. 17-year-old Lamine Yamal and Raphinha added two more goals in the 77th and 84th …

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 …

Hansi Flick has supercharged Barcelona with intensity and intelligence
6 months, 1 week ago

Hansi Flick has supercharged Barcelona with intensity and intelligence

New York Times  

There have been 17 goals and hundreds of free-flowing attacking moves to choose from, but perhaps the most symbolic moment of Hansi Flick’s early reign at Barcelona came during a rare lull in play last Sunday. Even so, the processes underpinning Barcelona’s dominant start to the season are exciting, with incisive passing from defence consistently able to find technical midfield …

Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge
6 months, 1 week ago

Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — The lowest of the lows of Barcelona’s trophyless campaign last season was when it was spanked not once, but twice, by the formerly modest Girona. Girona dealt Barcelona a pair of stinging 4-2 defeats as the club partly owned by Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi ownership emerged as one of the surprise packages of European soccer. Olmo scored …

Cash-strapped Barcelona sheds players one year after their arrival
7 months ago

Cash-strapped Barcelona sheds players one year after their arrival

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — If trying to compete with Real Madrid and newly arrived Kylian Mbappé wasn’t daunting enough, now Hansi Flick’s Barcelona squad is being thinned out by departures. Last summer, Barcelona maintained the quality of a squad that lost veteran leaders Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba without spending much money. Gundogan and former Athletic Bilbao defender Íñigo Martínez arrived …

Flick opens his Barcelona tenure with win over Manchester City
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Flick opens his Barcelona tenure with win over Manchester City

The Hindu  

New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick made a triumphant start to his tenure on Tuesday as the Spanish giants beat Manchester City on penalties after their pre-season friendly at Orlando finished 2-2 at full-time. Toni Fernandez, who signed with Barca earlier this month after turning 16, flicked in a left-footed shot past reserve City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega to give the German …

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 hires Hansi Flick as coach on a 2-year contract after Xavi’s exit
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona hires Hansi Flick as coach on a 2-year contract after Xavi’s exit

Associated Press  

Barcelona has replaced Xavi Hernández with former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, who commanded the German team’s 8-2 rout of the Catalan club four years ago. This is our job.” Flick, who was Bayern’s coach for the 8-2 victory in the Champions League quarterfinals in 2020, signed the contract at Barcelona’s offices accompanied by team officials including sporting director Deco. …

Barcelona confirm Hansi Flick as new head coach
9 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona
9 months, 3 weeks 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'
9 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

What can Barcelona fans expect from Hansi Flick?
10 months ago

What can Barcelona fans expect from Hansi Flick?

New York Times  

This is an updated version of an article that was published on Friday morning — before Barcelona sacked Xavi. Across Europe’s top seven leagues, only Ajax of the Netherlands averaged higher than Bayern’s two non-penalty expected goals per 90 minutes, with Flick’s side likely to suffocate the opposition with territorial dominance. Flick won honours in his time as Bayern coach …

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 …

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, 3 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 set to steal march on Liverpool by identifying top managerial candidate
1 year ago

Barcelona set to steal march on Liverpool by identifying top managerial candidate

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 Barcelona are looking at Ruben Amorim as the …

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 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. …

Coach Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season
1 year, 1 month ago

Coach Thomas Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Thomas Tuchel is leaving Bayern Munich and taking the fall for a disappointing season. Bayern announced Wednesday that Tuchel will leave the club at the end of the season, after a run of three straight losses raised the prospect of the club’s first campaign without a trophy in 12 years. Tuchel’s delayed departure could mean Bayern will …

Bayern Munich SACK Thomas Tuchel - but will let him stay in charge until the summer - amid a 12-man squad split on struggling manager... and now want to talk with Liverpool target Xabi Alonso
1 year, 1 month ago

Bayern Munich SACK Thomas Tuchel - but will let him stay in charge until the summer - amid a 12-man squad split on struggling manager... and now want to talk with Liverpool target Xabi Alonso

Daily Mail  

Bayern Munich have decided to part ways with manager Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season amid their disastrous run of form. Bayern Munich have decided to sack Thomas Tuchel - who will leave at the end of the season - amid their disastrous run of form in recent weeks Bayern have suffered three-straight defeats on the bounce, notably …

Bayern Munich refute suggestions Thomas Tuchel spoke about Barcelona job
1 year, 1 month ago

Bayern Munich refute suggestions Thomas Tuchel spoke about Barcelona job

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 Bayern Munich have hit out at suggestions that …

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

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Xavi agrees a new deal at Barcelona, Tottenham get two out-of-favour stars off their books and Juventus target a teenage wonderkid from Argentina - as Al-Ittihad's pursuit of Mo Salah
1 year, 6 months ago

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Xavi agrees a new deal at Barcelona, Tottenham get two out-of-favour stars off their books and Juventus target a teenage wonderkid from Argentina - as Al-Ittihad's pursuit of Mo Salah

Daily Mail  

Deadline day has been and gone for clubs in the Premier League, but players can still leave the top flight to join clubs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey while their transfer windows remain open. Mohamed Salah, who was flirting with a move to Saudi Arabia last week ahead of the Premier League deadline, is still being heavily pursued by …

VIDEO - Xavi on Dembele’s departure: Barcelona made him important, disappointed he chose to leave
1 year, 7 months ago

VIDEO - Xavi on Dembele’s departure: Barcelona made him important, disappointed he chose to leave

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Saturday it was a huge disappointment that winger Ousmane Dembele decided to leave and sign for Paris Saint-Germain. MORE DETAILS: France’s Dembele signs five-year PSG deal, leaves Barcelona “For me he was a good kid, a kid who helped us a lot, we made him important, for me he was an important player,” Xavi told …

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 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 …

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