Xavi claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn
7 months, 3 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 on a strong run of form and beating Valencia 4-2 on Monday night 'I’m very good, I explained it the other day in a natural way. Having already lost against PSG and Real Madrid in April, Barca made amends by beating Valencia 4-2 on Monday, coming from behind thanks to a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick. Robert Lewandowski has revived something of his old form and scored a hat-trick on Monday Xavi was delighted to announced that he was staying alongside Deco and club president Joan Laporta 'Barca, above all.

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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
2 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 …

Xavi’s Barcelona was whipped twice by Girona last season so Flick’s team is looking for revenge
3 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 …

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta
6 months, 2 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
6 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 …

'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down
6 months, 4 weeks 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
7 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 denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him
7 months 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 says Barcelona’s improved play has been key to changing his mind to leave the club
7 months, 4 weeks 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
7 months, 4 weeks 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
7 months, 4 weeks 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 will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave
7 months, 4 weeks 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 …

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

LaLiga: Xavi Hernandez says he feels 'liberated' by announcing FC Barcelona exit
10 months, 3 weeks 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: …

Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach despite his decision to leave
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Xavi says will quit Barcelona after Villarreal defeat, Real Madrid take La Liga lead
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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’s trophy hopes at Barcelona shrink after Copa del Rey exit
10 months, 4 weeks 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
11 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 …

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

‘We have to be one of the worst…’: Xavi left frustrated as Barcelona squander chances in 1-1 draw vs Valencia
1 year ago

‘We have to be one of the worst…’: Xavi left frustrated as Barcelona squander chances in 1-1 draw vs Valencia

Hindustan Times  

In a three-match winless run, Barcelona are in poor form currently, and were also held to a 1-1 draw by Valencia on Sunday. Xavi Hernandez' men took a 1-0 lead via Joao Felix in the 55th-minute, and thought they would bounce back to winning ways. Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez gestures during the La Liga match against Valencia. Speaking after …

Xavi under pressure as Barcelona visits Valencia after two straight defeats
1 year ago

Xavi under pressure as Barcelona visits Valencia after two straight defeats

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Another poor performance by Barcelona in a defeat at modest Antwerp has increased the pressure on Xavi Hernández to turn things around. “No Forgiveness” was Mundo Deportivo’s headline, while Sport went with “Enough Is Enough!” “The defeat that really hurt was the one against Girona,” Xavi said this week after trying to find the bright side of …

Xavi: Barcelona under brutal pressure after our golden era
1 year, 3 months ago

Xavi: Barcelona under brutal pressure after our golden era

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Monday his time in the team as a player helped set a high bar which the club is now struggling to reach in the Champions League. In 10 years, from 2006 to 2015, four Champions Leagues were won.” The coach said the club’s objective was to make it through the group phase, ahead of its …

Xavi — Barca’s prodigal son who found the silver lining
1 year, 7 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 …

Xavi urges Barcelona to improve finishing as Lewandowski misses Atletico trip
1 year, 11 months ago

Xavi urges Barcelona to improve finishing as Lewandowski misses Atletico trip

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi urged his team to improve its finishing against Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, where it will be without top goal scorer Robert Lewandowski. “Against Espanyol we lacked aggression in their box and we lacked efficiency,” Xavi told a news conference on Saturday. “Both Espanyol and Intercity made life hard for us as we didn’t take …

10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA: Real Madrid star Valverde is proving Toni Kroos right
2 years, 1 month ago

10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA: Real Madrid star Valverde is proving Toni Kroos right

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid remain top of the LaLiga league table after a 3-1 win against Sevilla Barcelona sealed a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp on Sunday With three games left to play in La Liga before the break for the World Cup, 39 of the top 42 clubs are considering the possibility of refusing to play next …

Barcelona fans rave boss Xavi has 'still got it' after he pulls off great first touch in during game
2 years, 1 month 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 …

El Clasico: 'I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution,' says Xavi Hernadez
2 years, 2 months ago

El Clasico: 'I will leave Barcelona if I think I'm not the solution,' says Xavi Hernadez

Firstpost  

Xavi is facing the heat ahead of El Clasico on Sunday as Barcelona’s form has been patchy with the Champions League exit looms at large. The Catalans are close to elimination from the Champions League after a draw with Inter Milan on Wednesday, despite heavy summer expenditure, and have faced criticism this week, ahead of El Clasico on Sunday. I …

Xavi: I will leave Barcelona if I think I’m not the solution
2 years, 2 months ago

Xavi: I will leave Barcelona if I think I’m not the solution

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says he will walk away from his post if he feels he cannot help the team improve. “I know there’s a lot of pressure, a lot of criticism, this is Barca,” Xavi told a press conference on Saturday. I will not be a problem for Barcelona, the day I see I am not a solution.” Xavi’s …

Xavi and Joan Laporta All-in on El Clasico after Summer Gamble
2 years, 2 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, 2 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: Koeman aims dig at ex-club by saying 'changing a coach doesn't guarantee you improve'
2 years, 7 months ago

Barcelona: Koeman aims dig at ex-club by saying 'changing a coach doesn't guarantee you improve'

Daily Mail  

Ronald Koeman has taken a subtle swipe at Barcelona by pointing out that they are now further away from the top of La Liga than when he was sacked. Ronald Koeman has taken a swipe at Barcelona by pointing out they are further from La Liga's summit under Xavi than when he was sacked However, the former Barca midfielder has …

Xavi has red-hot Barcelona primed for late-season run
2 years, 9 months ago

Xavi has red-hot Barcelona primed for late-season run

The Hindu  

Barcelona fans are excited again as manager Xavi Hernandez's project to revitalise the club's fortunes is bearing fruit way before even the most optimistic supporter would have expected. Unbeaten since its extra-time defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey on January 20, Barca travels to face Elche in the La Liga on Sunday, looking for a fourth consecutive …

Xavi wants Barcelona to be more daring in attack
3 years ago

Xavi wants Barcelona to be more daring in attack

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez faces his first game on the road as Barcelona manager against Villarreal on Saturday and wants his team to be bolder and more audacious going forward. "I think we're on the right path, but we need to win on Saturday," Xavi told a news conference on Friday. Europa League champions Villarreal are 12th on 16 points from 13 …

Xavi should be given time to succeed as Barcelona coach: Puyol
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Coach Xavi Promises Return to Barcelona Values at Camp Nou
3 years, 1 month ago

Coach Xavi Promises Return to Barcelona Values at Camp Nou

The Quint  

Xavi helped mark an era as a player and was one of the architects of Barca's famous passing style, but he now returns with the club in crisis and with debts of over 1.3 billion euros limiting their options in the transfer market. Barca are currently ninth in La Liga, 11 points behind league leaders Real Sociedad and 10 behind …

'He will definitely do very well': Philippe Coutinho backs Xavi to succeed at Barcelona
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Barcelona Unveil Xavi as New Manager in Front of Thousands at Camp Nou
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona Unveil Xavi as New Manager in Front of Thousands at Camp Nou

News 18  

Barcelona presented Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach in front of thousands of fans at the Camp Nou on Monday. The 41-year-old Barca great signed his contract, which runs until 2024, on the pitch alongside club president Joan Laporta. I don’t want to get emotional but I am, I feel goosebumps,” Xavi told the fans. We have to win …

Xavi under no illusions ahead of fairytale on Barcelona return
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi under no illusions ahead of fairytale on Barcelona return

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez said he is prepared for the "biggest challenge of his career" before leaving Qatar for Spain on Saturday, as Barcelona's legendary former midfielder returns home to take over as coach. RELATED | Xavi Hernandez comes home - All you need to know about the Barca's new coach Xavi faces a huge challenge, with Barcelona adrift of La Liga's …

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

The Hindu  

Barcelona said on November 6 that they have named their former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. Xavi played for Barcelona for 17 years, making 767 appearances and winning 25 trophies, including four Champions League wins and eight league titles. "FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with …

LaLiga: Barcelona confirm return of club icon Xavi Hernandez as coach
3 years, 1 month ago

LaLiga: Barcelona confirm return of club icon Xavi Hernandez as coach

Firstpost  

Barcelona said in a statement it had reached an agreement with Xavi to become first team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons. Barcelona said in a statement it had reached an agreement with Xavi to become first team coach for the rest of the current season and two more seasons, replacing the sacked Ronald …

Xavi talks on Barcelona return 'in final stages'
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi talks on Barcelona return 'in final stages'

The Hindu  

Talks with Qatari club Al-Sadd on bringing Xavi back to Barcelona as coach have reached the "final stages", a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Thursday. Barcelona's vice-president Rafa Yuste and director of football Mateu Alemany have been in the Qatari capital since Wednesday seeking to secure Xavi as a replacement for the sacked Ronald Koeman. Xavi, who …

Xavi set to take over as Barcelona coach, Qatar’s Al-Sadd says
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi set to take over as Barcelona coach, Qatar’s Al-Sadd says

Al Jazeera  

Xavi Hernandez is free to take the reins at his former club after Barcelona pays release clause in his contract with Al-Sadd. Xavi Hernandez is free to take over as head coach of Barcelona after the Catalan club paid the release clause in his contract with Al-Sadd, the Qatari team said. “Xavi informed us a few days ago of his …

Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi

New Indian Express  

If Barcelona has its way, Sergi Barjuan's last game as caretaker coach will be Saturday at Balaídos Stadium. I can’t think about tomorrow.” Barjuan has so far overseen a frustrating 1-1 home draw with Alavés in the domestic league and clutch 1-0 victory at Dynamo Kyiv that boosted Barcelona’s chances of advancing to the Champions League knockout rounds. The dominant …

Not the right time to return as Barca coach, says Xavi
4 years, 4 months ago

Not the right time to return as Barca coach, says Xavi

The Hindu  

Former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has ruled out coaching the club in the near term, citing institutional problems as a reason to bide his time and remain in his role with Qatar's Al Sadd. Xavi rejected the offer to coach his former club back in January when it sacked Ernesto Valverde, and even though current manager Quique Setien's role is …

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