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 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 the scene for him to announce the decision, he “would have made” it soon enough. “The feeling of being the coach of Barcelona is cruel, it is unpleasant, you feel like you don’t get the respect you deserve,” Xavi said. The 44-year-old Xavi led Barcelona to the Spanish Super Cup title and the Spanish league title last season, the club's first trophies since the exit of Lionel Messi.

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El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan
1 month, 1 week ago

El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez will play for the first time since their retirement in a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on December 15. Xavi and Iniesta, who helped Spain win its maiden FIFA World Cup in 2010, was veterans at the club level as well, helping the Blaugrana win the treble …

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 …

Xavi warns his successor Hansi Flick 'you will SUFFER' - as the axed Barcelona boss insists his 'work has not been appreciated enough'
6 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
6 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 wins his last game as Barcelona coach in final round of Spanish league
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'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 …

Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach
6 months, 4 weeks 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 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
6 months, 4 weeks 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 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 …

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 …

'Moment of truth' for Barca says coach Xavi after team on a roll
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Moment of truth' for Barca says coach Xavi after team on a roll

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona coach Xavi said Saturday it was now the 'moment of truth' for his side who are on a roll of six wins in all competitions with an away match at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and a Champions League return game at home to Napoli. Barcelona are eight points behind leaders Real Madrid after Real drew two games and …

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 …

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

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 -
11 months, 1 week 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 Anticipating 'Hungry' Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico Clash in Spanish Super Cup
11 months, 1 week ago

Xavi Anticipating 'Hungry' Real Madrid Ahead of El Clasico Clash in Spanish Super Cup

News 18  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that “hungry” rivals Real Madrid are in better form but insisted his side are strong and can retain the Spanish Super Cup. pic.twitter.com/M64IBUTkKM — RFEF January 13, 2024 Barcelona went on to win La Liga and although his team trail leaders Madrid by seven points this season, the coach insisted he has a “winning …

Spanish Super Cup: Hungry Madrid in better form but Barca strong, says Xavi
11 months, 1 week ago

Spanish Super Cup: Hungry Madrid in better form but Barca strong, says Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez admitted Saturday that “hungry” rival Real Madrid is in better form but insisted his side is strong and can retain the Spanish Super Cup. Barcelona went on to win La Liga and although his team trails leader Madrid by seven points this season, the coach insisted he has a “winning project”. “We arrive in little less …

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 …

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League
1 year ago

Barcelona looks to regain best form and secure return to knockout stage of Champions League

Associated Press  

MADRID — A win against Porto will be enough to put Barcelona back in the knockout rounds of the Champions League after two consecutive group-stage eliminations. Barcelona is coming off a stretch that includes a 1-0 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in its last Champions League game, and a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano in its previous Spanish league match. “We …

Xavi Hints Injured Barcelona Stars Could Return for El Clasico vs Real Madrid
1 year, 1 month ago

Xavi Hints Injured Barcelona Stars Could Return for El Clasico vs Real Madrid

News 18  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he could start some key players against Real Madrid on Saturday who have been out injured in recent weeks, if they arrive 100 percent fit. “They all feel very good and you’ll have to wait until tomorrow for the squad list.” Barcelona’s only out-and-out striker Lewandowski has not played since going off injured against Porto …

Xavi to extend Barcelona contract until 2025
1 year, 3 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 …

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 …

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.
1 year, 4 months ago

Barcelona excelled at home last term, conceding a mere four goals in 19 outings at Camp Nou, two of which came in its lone defeat - a 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad with the title already won.

The Hindu  

Barcelona starts its tenancy at the Olympic Stadium on Montjuic, the club’s temporary home while Camp Nou is being rebuilt, on Sunday against Cadiz without coach Xavi Hernandez after his red card in the season opener. Barcelona coach Xavi banned two games for red card in season opener “There’s no need to get too worked up about it. A point …

VIDEO - Xavi on Dembele’s departure: Barcelona made him important, disappointed he chose to leave
1 year, 4 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 Confirms Ousmane Dembele Has a Proposal from PSG and Wants to Leave Barcelona
1 year, 4 months ago

Xavi Confirms Ousmane Dembele Has a Proposal from PSG and Wants to Leave Barcelona

News 18  

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez confirmed on Tuesday that Ousmane Dembele is poised to leave the Spanish giants after receiving an offer from Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain failed to trigger Ousmane Dembele’s release clause but they are still negotiating with Barcelona for the big transfer move this summer. Afterward, Hernandez told Spanish television that French international Dembele — who scored in …

Dembele to leave Barca after PSG offer, confirms Xavi
1 year, 4 months ago

Dembele to leave Barca after PSG offer, confirms Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez confirmed on Tuesday that Ousmane Dembele is poised to leave the Spanish giants after receiving an offer from Paris Saint-Germain. Dembele, 26, was left on the bench on Tuesday as Barcelona wrapped up its North American pre-season tour with a 1-0 win over AC Milan in Las Vegas. Afterwards, Hernandez told Spanish television that French international …

Replacing Busquets is key to Barcelona’s success next season: Xavi
1 year, 6 months ago

Replacing Busquets is key to Barcelona’s success next season: Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Saturday that it was key for his side to replace the departing Sergio Busquets if it wants to compete for silverware next season. “We have to find this piece, if we want to compete well next year, we have to find it,” Xavi told reporters ahead of Busquets’ final home game, on Sunday against …

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years
1 year, 6 months ago

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years

Hindustan Times  

Defender Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona at the end of the season after 11 years with the Catalan outfit, the LaLiga club said on Wednesday. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - Campo de Futbol de Vallecas, Madrid, Spain - April 26, 2023 FC Barcelona's Jordi Alba before the match REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo The …

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: New Barcelona era is starting post Busquets
1 year, 7 months ago

Xavi: New Barcelona era is starting post Busquets

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez believes a new era is starting at the club after Sergio Busquets said this week he will leave in the summer at the end of his contract. The defensive midfielder was a key part of the club’s glorious era of success, winning three Champions Leagues, and he can clinch his ninth La Liga title if Barcelona …

Dembele ready to return for Barcelona: Xavi
1 year, 7 months ago

Dembele ready to return for Barcelona: Xavi

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez confirmed winger Ousmane Dembele will return from injury on Saturday against Real Betis in La Liga. Dembele recently returned to training but was not included in the squad to face Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday at Vallecas, while Danish defender Andreas Christensen also missed out. “On Saturday he’s back, don’t worry, he’s in perfect condition, Andreas will …

La Liga: Coach Xavi hails ‘fearless’ 15-year-old, Yamal, after Barca call-up
1 year, 8 months ago

La Liga: Coach Xavi hails ‘fearless’ 15-year-old, Yamal, after Barca call-up

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez praised “fearless” 15-year-old winger Lamine Yamal after including him in the squad for the first time, to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga. “Everyone in the squad list has the chance of playing,” said Xavi, who could make Yamal the youngest Barcelona player of all time. “He’s an innate talent, the new generations, the …

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