'Next Lionel Messi' Bojan Krkic Learned, Suffered in Itinerant Career
2 years, 10 months ago

'Next Lionel Messi' Bojan Krkic Learned, Suffered in Itinerant Career

News 18  

Former Barcelona prodigy Bojan Krkic is playing in his seventh country and “would not change anything” about a career that started with him labelled the next Lionel Messi and now sees him in Japan. I’m really proud of everything that I did.” Bojan said he was “living a dream” after breaking into Barcelona’s first team as a teenager and playing alongside club legends such as Ronaldinho, Xavi and, of course, Messi. I grow as a person and as a footballer, and I’m really proud of that.” Premier League success Bojan failed to make an impression during stints with Roma, AC Milan and Ajax, but he says he played “probably the best” football of his career during three and a half seasons in England with Stoke City. “I think he can help a lot with the personal side of the players — the values of the sport that you can learn from a player like him.” As for Bojan himself, he says he has no thoughts of retiring just yet but he is already making plans to move into football administration when he does.

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Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch
4 months, 1 week ago

Messi’s son debuts at Argentina youth tournament as grandparents watch

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Thiago Messi, the eldest son of the Argentina star, has made his debut in the “Newell’s Cup” tournament in the countryside city of Rosario. 10 jersey of an Inter Miami youth team, which lost 1-0 on Monday to host Newell’s Old Boys in the traditional under-13 competition. Thiago’s mother, Antonela Roccuzzo, and several members of his family, …

El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star reveals reason behind his decision to make surprise career move
7 months ago

Former Juventus and Bayern Munich star reveals reason behind his decision to make surprise career move

Daily Mail  

Just as Italian great Alessandro Del Piero did, the latest A-League Men marquee player Douglas Costa has declared his intentions to win more titles with Sydney FC. He boasts five trophies with Serie A giants Juventus, six titles with German Bundesliga juggernaut Bayern Munich and 11 cups with Ukrainian powerhouse Shakhtar Donetsk. Douglas Costa was unveiled as Sydney FC's new …

Euro 2024: Top debutants to watch out for at European Championships
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

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 …

Luis Suarez reunites with former Barca teammate Messi at Inter Miami
1 year, 3 months ago

Luis Suarez reunites with former Barca teammate Messi at Inter Miami

The Hindu  

A long-reported move became official Friday when Inter Miami CF announced the signing of prolific scorer Luis Suarez. “I will give my all to bring joy to these great fans I’ve heard so much about while I wear Inter Miami colors, and look forward to reuniting with great friends and players. I’m also eager to meet my new teammates and …

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year
1 year, 3 months ago

Lionel Messi named Time Magazine’s 2023 athlete of the year

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 Lionel Messi has been named TIME magazine’s 2023 …

Lionel Messi is awestruck as he swaps shirts with Zinedine Zidane after the superstar duo reflect on their glittering careers... and the former Real Madrid manager reveals his toughest ever opponent
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi is awestruck as he swaps shirts with Zinedine Zidane after the superstar duo reflect on their glittering careers... and the former Real Madrid manager reveals his toughest ever opponent

Daily Mail  

'It's Erik ten Games' – surely he has to beat Luton now - It's All Coming Up The pair briefly crossed paths during their playing days in the Spanish top-flight Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane looked back on their incredible careers in a wide ranging interview in which the Frenchman revealed his toughest-ever opponent. Messi was caught in a heart …

Lionel Messi meets Zinedine Zidane at Inter Miami for a career-spanning interview - as the Real Madrid legend tells Barcelona's greatest star: 'I wish we played together'
1 year, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi meets Zinedine Zidane at Inter Miami for a career-spanning interview - as the Real Madrid legend tells Barcelona's greatest star: 'I wish we played together'

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi and Zinedine Zidane have sat down for an extended conversation, with the Frenchman telling the Inter Miami star that it's a 'pity' that they never lined up together. Zidane took in a Miami game back in September, as he was reunited with former Real Madrid teammate David Beckham. Zinedine Zidane and Lionel Messi sat down for a conversation …

17-year-old Marc Guiu, another La Masia Academy graduate debuts for Barcelona
1 year, 5 months ago

17-year-old Marc Guiu, another La Masia Academy graduate debuts for Barcelona

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi knows from his own experience that taking a chance on youngsters at the club’s famous La Masia football academy usually pays off. They don’t look scared out there.” Xavi has had to expedite the debuts of some players because of a series of injuries to the regular starters, but the way they’ve come through when called upon …

Barcelona celebrates another talented teenager making a successful move from its La Masia academy
1 year, 5 months ago

Barcelona celebrates another talented teenager making a successful move from its La Masia academy

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona coach Xavi knows from his own experience that taking a chance on youngsters at the club’s famous La Masia soccer academy usually pays off. They don’t look scared out there.” Xavi has had to expedite the debuts of some players because of a series of injuries to the regular starters, but the way they’ve come through when …

'Situation totally different than 2 years ago with Lionel Messi': Shots fired as Koeman makes huge claim on FC Barcelona
1 year, 8 months ago

'Situation totally different than 2 years ago with Lionel Messi': Shots fired as Koeman makes huge claim on FC Barcelona

Hindustan Times  

FC Barcelona were left disappointed as former captain and club legend joined Inter Miami in the ongoing transfer window. Barcelona's former captain Lionel Messi and former manager Ronald Koeman. The situation was already predicted by former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman, who had stated that Messi would not return to the Catalan outfit this summer. Now, Messi has also been joined …

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona wishes Messi good luck in ‘league with fewer demands’

The Hindu  

Barcelona wished Lionel Messi good luck after the Argentina great expressed his desire to join Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami on Wednesday, despite receiving a “proposal” to return to his former club. Barcelona said in a statement that Messi’s father and agent had informed the club on Monday of his decision to move to America instead of returning to Spain. …

Lionel Messi apologises to Barcelona fans after choosing Inter Miami; Barca ‘respect’ decision to choose ‘league with fewer demands’
1 year, 9 months ago

Lionel Messi apologises to Barcelona fans after choosing Inter Miami; Barca ‘respect’ decision to choose ‘league with fewer demands’

New York Times  

Lionel Messi has apologised to Barcelona supporters for not being able to rejoin the club he represented for 21 years. I’ve had the luck of achieving everything in soccer and now things go a little further than sport, which I’m still interested in a lot, but even more the family aspect.” Messi did however reveal that he would be open …

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move
1 year, 9 months ago

Messi’s father says player ‘would like to return’ to Barcelona amid speculation over Saudi move

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona has not given up hope of seeing Lionel Messi returning to the club despite increasing speculation about a pending move to Saudi Arabia, and his father said Monday that his son prefers to go back to the Catalan club. The player’s father sidestepped most questions but acknowledged that Messi “would like to return” to the club where …

Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona after 11 years
1 year, 10 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 …

Bojan Krkic snubs Lionel Messi and claims Ronaldinho was the best
1 year, 10 months ago

Bojan Krkic snubs Lionel Messi and claims Ronaldinho was the best

Daily Mail  

Bojan Krkic has snubbed former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi and claimed that 'magic' Ronaldinho was the best he played with. The forward spent four seasons with the Barcelona first-team, scoring 41 goals in 162 games before he was sold to Roma in 2011. Bojan Krkic has snubbed Lionel Messi and claimed that Ronaldinho was the best he played with Bojan, …

Lamine Yamal becomes Barca’s youngest ever La Liga player
1 year, 11 months ago

Lamine Yamal becomes Barca’s youngest ever La Liga player

The Hindu  

Barcelona brought on 15-year-old forward Lamine Yamal in their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest ever player in La Liga. The Catalan club said he was their second youngest player of all time, behind Albert Almasque in 1902 who played in the Macaya cup at 13 years, 11 months and six days old. The …

La Liga: Coach Xavi hails ‘fearless’ 15-year-old, Yamal, after Barca call-up
1 year, 11 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 …

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas
1 year, 11 months ago

Messi ‘could not’ currently rejoin Barcelona, says La Liga boss Tebas

The Hindu  

Barcelona would not be able to resign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain in its current financial situation, La Liga president Javier Tebas said on Wednesday. Messi, 35, is expected to leave PSG at the end of the season and has been heavily linked with a return to the Camp Nou, with Barca striker Robert Lewandowski saying he hopes to play …

Sergio Busquets will base his future at Barcelona on MESSI
2 years ago

Sergio Busquets will base his future at Barcelona on MESSI

Daily Mail  

Sergio Busquets will base his future plans around those of former team-mate Lionel Messi, according to reports. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Busquets and his family have been planning to sync up his final playing years with those of Messi's, and have previously discussed them at length. Barcelona captain is said to place greater importance on playing with Lionel …

Ex-Barcelona wonderkid Bojan retires at 32
2 years ago

Ex-Barcelona wonderkid Bojan retires at 32

Daily Mail  

Ex-Barcelona wonderkid Bojan Krkic has announced his retirement from football aged 32. The former Stoke City striker - who was once compared to Lionel Messi as an upcoming star in the Barcelona academy - was released in December by Japanese side Vissel Kobe. Ex-Barcelona wonderkid Bojan Krkic has announced his retirement from football aged 32 Krkic officially revealed the news …

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

FC Barcelona Plan to Honour Lionel Messi: Report

News 18  

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is expected to be honoured by his former club FC Barcelona ahead of the commencement of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona club officials reportedly met Messi’s father Jorge Messi last week. Messi’s association with Barcelona came to an end in 2021 after the Blaugrana failed to fulfil new contract agreement. Messi, during his stay at …

'He’s going to be a great': Ronaldinho praises Lionel Messi in letter to his younger self
2 years, 1 month ago

'He’s going to be a great': Ronaldinho praises Lionel Messi in letter to his younger self

Firstpost  

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho ranks among the most creative footballers the world has ever witnessed. In a letter published on ‘The Player Tribune’, Ronaldinho penned a message to his younger self, which started with “Dear eight-year-old Ronaldinho…” A portion of the letter which has been going viral, reveals his regard for former Barcelona star Lionel Messi. pic.twitter.com/EEpkyBCdGL — Players' Tribune Football …

Borussia Dortmund tells young talent Youssoufa Moukoko to decide on future
2 years, 2 months ago

Borussia Dortmund tells young talent Youssoufa Moukoko to decide on future

The Hindu  

Borussia Dortmund has told 18-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to make a decision about his future this month as one of the most sought-after young talents in world soccer weighs up whether to sign a new contract or become a free agent. Moukoko became the youngest player ever to represent Germany at a men’s World Cup in November and is Dortmund’s …

Dortmund tells young talent Moukoko to decide on future
2 years, 2 months ago

Dortmund tells young talent Moukoko to decide on future

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Borussia Dortmund has told 18-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko to make a decision about his future this month as one of the most sought-after young talents in world soccer weighs up whether to sign a new contract or become a free agent. Moukoko became the youngest player ever to represent Germany at a men’s World Cup in November …

Messi capable of playing ’until he’s 50’: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez
2 years, 3 months ago

Messi capable of playing ’until he’s 50’: Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez

Live Mint  

Four days after Argentina's all-time greatest football player Lionel Messi announced that he will retire post the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez hinted that Messi could return for the 2026 World Cup and capable of playing 'until he's 50'. Despite Messi will be 39 when the next World Cup rolls around in 2026 in Canada, …

Messi says he will not retire from Argentinian national team
2 years, 3 months ago

Messi says he will not retire from Argentinian national team

Al Jazeera  

After lifting the World Cup, the 35-year-old star says he will continue playing in an Argentina shirt for a while yet. Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi has quashed speculation and pledged to continue playing for his country, despite realising his lifetime ambition of winning the sport’s biggest prize. “I want to keep experiencing a few more matches as world …

Lionel Messi: Andres Iniesta says Barcelona return is 'still a possibility' for former team-mate
2 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi: Andres Iniesta says Barcelona return is 'still a possibility' for former team-mate

Daily Mail  

Messi has been brilliant this season with 11 goals and 12 assists under his belt Andres Iniesta has teased at a possible return to Barcelona for his former team-mate Lionel Messi. Messi left Barcelona on a free transfer and joined PSG in 2021 following failed contract negotiations - but according to Iniesta a move back to the Nou Camp is …

Would it REALLY make sense for Barcelona to bring back Lionel Messi?
2 years, 5 months ago

Would it REALLY make sense for Barcelona to bring back Lionel Messi?

Daily Mail  

In 17 seasons with Lionel Messi in the team, Barcelona reached at least the last-16 of the Champions League every time. Paris Saint-Germain want Messi to sign for another year until 2024, Barcelona could only afford him if big earners Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba all leave, and even then they would probably need to win the Europa …

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

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

Daily Mail  

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

PSG: Carles Puyol says it's not too late for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona
2 years, 6 months ago

PSG: Carles Puyol says it's not too late for Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi will 'always be welcome' back at Barcelona, insists his old team-mate Carles Puyol, who believes it's 'not too late' for the PSG forward to make a sensational return to the Nou Camp. Lionel Messi's old Barcelona team-mate Carles Puyol has tipped him to return to the club The Argentine has not managed to reproduce his best displays since …

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi, Let's take a look at five lesser-known facts about football legend
2 years, 9 months ago

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi, Let's take a look at five lesser-known facts about football legend

India TV News  

Football legend Lionel Messi turned 35 years old on Friday. To celebrate this auspicious day, here are some interesting and lesser-known facts about Messi: Messi tops the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes, 2022: In the list of athletes like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer, Messi claims the number one spot. 'La Pulga' is a Spanish word that translates …

Lionel Messi's father wants his son to return to Barcelona before he calls time on his career
2 years, 10 months ago

Lionel Messi's father wants his son to return to Barcelona before he calls time on his career

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi's father has revealed that he would like his son to return to Barcelona at some point. Lionel Messi has had an underwhelming debut season at PSG, scoring just six league goals Messi's father wants to see his son back in a Barcelona shirt before his career is over 'I hope it, some day,' he told Twitch channel Jijantes …

Juventus 'make first contact with Jorginho's agents about move away from Chelsea this summer'
2 years, 11 months ago

Juventus 'make first contact with Jorginho's agents about move away from Chelsea this summer'

Daily Mail  

Juventus have made their first move in a bid to sign Chelsea star Jorginho this summer after making first contact with his agents, according to reports in Italy. Juventus have made their first move in a bid to sign Chelsea star Jorginho this summer Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is reportedly a huge admirer of the Italy international And the 54-year-old …

Barcelona PIP Real Madrid to 'next Pedri' after signing teenage sensation Pablo Torre from Racing
3 years ago

Barcelona PIP Real Madrid to 'next Pedri' after signing teenage sensation Pablo Torre from Racing

Daily Mail  

The Catalan giants have inserted a €100million release clause in his contract He will continue his development with Barca B but could well be fast tracked Torre signed a long-term deal at the Nou Camp through to the summer of 2026 Barcelona have confirmed the signing of teenage sensation Pablo Torre from Racing Santander, beating arch-rivals Real Madrid to the …

Barcelona 'awaiting the final signing' from Andreas Christensen to seal free transfer from Chelsea
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona 'awaiting the final signing' from Andreas Christensen to seal free transfer from Chelsea

Daily Mail  

Andreas Christensen is on course for a free transfer summer move to Barcelona. Andreas Christensen is on course for a free transfer summer move to Barcelona Bayern Munich had also shown interest but Barcelona have emerged as frontrunners with the 25 year-old understood to have indicated his willingness to move to the Nou Camp. The Catalan side have reportedly been …

Lionel Messi makes surprise Barcelona return for Xavi's 42nd birthday
3 years, 2 months ago

Lionel Messi makes surprise Barcelona return for Xavi's 42nd birthday

Daily Mail  

Lionel Messi made a surprise return to Barcelona on Monday night, where he celebrated Xavi's 42nd birthday alongside former team-mates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Messi was left out of the Argentina squad to face Chile and Colombia in World Cup qualifying later this week as his country's place in the tournament later this year is all but secured, so …

Dani Alves urges Lionel Messi to come back to Barcelona to finish his career
3 years, 2 months ago

Dani Alves urges Lionel Messi to come back to Barcelona to finish his career

Daily Mail  

Dani Alves has made a public plea to former team-mate Lionel Messi to follow in his footsteps by returning to Barcelona to finish his career as there is no 'better place' to play. Dani Alves wants former team-mate Lionel Messi to return to Barcelona Alves and Messi spent more than eight years playing and winning trophies together at Barca Alves, …

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona
3 years, 4 months ago

Lionel Messi reinforces he wants to return to Barcelona

Daily Mail  

The Argentine has already expressed his intention to eventually return to Spain Six-time Ballon d'Or winner's time at his beloved club came to end in the summer Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi has reiterated his desire to go back to Barcelona one day because he's keen 'to help the club in whatever way I can'. The six-time Ballon d'Or winner's …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

The Independent  

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

Xavi passed up Brazil chance in order to return to Barcelona
3 years, 4 months ago

Xavi passed up Brazil chance in order to return to Barcelona

Associated Press  

MADRID — Xavi Hernández wanted to be back with Barcelona so badly that he passed on a chance to coach Brazil. We will try to win and to play well.” He said he thinks Barcelona can still play an attacking style despite the absence of Messi, who joined Paris Saint-Germain this season because of the Catalan club’s financial struggles. “Xavi …

Xavi: Barcelona announce return of club legend as new manager
3 years, 4 months ago

Xavi: Barcelona announce return of club legend as new manager

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. “FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Xavi Hernandez for him to …

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach
3 years, 4 months ago

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. The 41-year-old Xavi left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 titles, including four Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues in 17 seasons. “Xavi informed us a …

Barcelona appoint club legend Xavi as head coach
3 years, 4 months ago

Barcelona appoint club legend Xavi as head coach

Al Jazeera  

Barcelona says Xavi Hernandez to become first team coach on a contract until 2024, replacing the sacked Ronald Koeman. Futbol Club Barcelona have named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. “FC Barcelona have reached an agreement with Xavi Hernandez for him to become first team coach …

Lionel Messi says thought of retiring after next year's FIFA World Cup has not crossed his mind
3 years, 5 months ago

Lionel Messi says thought of retiring after next year's FIFA World Cup has not crossed his mind

Firstpost  

The six-time Ballon D’Or winner will be 35 by the time the World Cup — a trophy that has eluded him through his stellar career — comes round in Qatar next year. Madrid: Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi says he has not given any thought about retiring after next year’s World Cup adding he would love to be Barcelona sporting …

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