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Iniesta helps Barcelona win against Real Madrid one last time before bidding farewell to glittering career

Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching. “I think it was a great game for the Japanese fans,” said Iniesta, who played in Japan for five years after leaving Barcelona in 2018. “If they …

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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 …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or

The Hindu

For the last 18 years, the Ballon d’Or has mainly gone to forwards, as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo battled for the top honours. Instead, Rodrigo Hernandez — known globally as Rodri — claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming only the second defensive midfielder to win the trophy after Lothar Matthaus in 1990. Tiki-taka, Spain’s trademark style, was crafted in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Van Nistelrooy, Xavi or Southgate – who could replace Ten Hag at Man Utd?

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. He joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer after previous coaching …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Xavi, Amorim, Southgate: The contenders for Manchester United's managerial vacancy

India Today

Manchester United's search for a new manager continues with a focus on potential replacements for Erik ten Hag. Former Barcelona manager Xavi, Sporting CP's Ruben Amorim, and ex-England manager Gareth Southgate are among the candidates in the running, each offering their distinct style and approach. While Xavi's experience with Barcelona is undeniable, his reliance on possession-based, high-pressing football may not …

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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 …

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2 months ago

This is Xavi the manager: Man United target is strong in defence and developing young stars but with one big flaw in his style of play, writes Spanish football expert PETE JENSON

Daily Mail

Join Mail+ to read Man United Confidential every Tuesday, plus more exclusive scoops, in-depth coverage and analysis from Old Trafford Xavi at Old Trafford would certainly be box-office. Former Barcelona boss Xavi has been linked with the Man United manager's job Xavi led Barcelona to their first LaLiga triumph of the post-Lionel Messi era in 2023 Barca - with Marc-Andre …

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2 months ago

Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2024 con Karol G como la máxima ganadora, seguida de los también ausentes Bad Bunny y Peso Pluma

LA Times

Una ausente Karol G logra coronarse como la máxima ganadora de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2024, mientras que Peso Pluma y Bad Bunny se coronaron con seis galardones cada uno en una entrega donde ninguno de los tres asistió a la ceremonia celebrada la noche del pasado jueves con tranmisión en diferido este domingo a través de …

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3 months ago

Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2024: Ellos son los primeros artistas que confirman para actuar en la gala de entrega

LA Times

México, Colombia, Argentina y Puerto Rico estarán representados por Fuerza Regida, Xavi, Grupo Niche, Luis Alfonso, María Becerra y Yandel como las primeras celebridades confirmadas para actuar en el escenario de los Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2024 que se transmitirán el 20 de octubre desde Miami por la cadena Telemundo. Xavi Anuncio Otro talento que tomará el escenario …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Lamine Yamal’s art and graft sparks Barcelona’s most impressive win of 2024-25 yet

New York Times

We have given plenty of praise to Lamine Yamal’s craft over the past month, but it was his graft that sparked Barcelona into a brilliant 4-1 away win against Girona on Sunday. He and his side passed what was arguably their biggest test together since he took over in the summer — a Catalan derby that last season was traumatic …

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3 months, 1 week ago

The joyful side of immigration: A day at the park in Queens, New York : Code Switch : NPR

NPR

Enlarge this image toggle caption Wendy Correa Wendy Correa This essay was written by NPR reporter Jasmine Garsd When you hear about immigration, you no doubt brace yourself for a story about trauma, suffering and injustice. toggle caption Wendy Correa for NPR Flushing Meadows Corona park is at the center of Queens. Enlarge this image toggle caption Wendy Correa Wendy …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory

Dutch News

The Netherlands opened their Nations League campaign with a comfortable 5-2 win in Eindhoven against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Joshua Zirkzee crowned his international debut with the opening goal after just 13 minutes when his header crept inside the post, after a shot by Xavi Simons was diverted into his path. Cody Gakpo extended the lead from close range after 56 …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory

Dutch News

The Netherlands opened their Nations League campaign with a comfortable 5-2 win in Eindhoven against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Joshua Zirkzee crowned his international debut with the opening goal after just 13 minutes when his header crept inside the post, after a shot by Xavi Simons was diverted into his path. Cody Gakpo extended the lead from close range after 56 …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG signs Portugal’s Joao Neves from Benfica on five-year contract

The Hindu

Paris St Germain have signed highly rated 19-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder Joao Neves from Primeira Liga side Benfica on a contract until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Monday. Neither PSG nor Benfica disclosed the financial details, but The Athletic reported that the deal was worth around 60 million euros plus 10 million euros in potential add-ons. “Joao is …

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5 months ago

'Most Important Thing is to be Above Real Madrid': Xavi's Brutally Honest Take on Barcelona's Mindset For El Clasico

News 18

Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has shared some insights about the club in a recently released Netflix documentary series on La Liga. “The most important thing for Barca and Barca fans is to be above Real Madrid,” Xavi said in the La Liga docuseries. Xavi said this in the Laliga documentary“The most important thing for Barça and Barça’s fans is …

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5 months, 1 week ago

The one thing that made the Spanish the best footballers in the world

The Independent

Take a moment to check out this statistic. The Spanish FA may have been rightly pilloried last year after the World Cup debacle with boss Luis Rubiales, but back in the 1990s, they were the most far-sighted, revolutionary body in world football. An indication of just how good the system was, in the English Premier League three of the four …

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5 months, 1 week ago

England v Netherlands player ratings: Cole Palmer helps to change the game in Euro 2024 semi-final

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. A nervy, back-and-forth possession game ensued, before England substitutes Cole Palmer and …

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5 months, 1 week ago

ENG vs NED Euro 2024 Semifinal: England Overcome Netherlands With Watkins' Late Goal To Reach Euro 2024 Final

ABP News

ENG vs NED Euro 2024 Semifinal: Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic injury-time goal on Thursday, July 11, securing England's 2-1 victory over Netherlands and booking their spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 final against Spain, set to unfold on July 15 in Berlin. Earlier in the match, England captain Harry Kane equalised with a penalty in the first half, following …

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5 months, 1 week ago

It's time to stop ridiculing Gareth Southgate after his coaching masterclass in England's 2-1 win over Netherlands, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail

So maybe now you're going to believe in him. Ollie Watkins netted a 90th-minute winner to send England through to the Euro 2024 final England's substitutes ran onto the pitch to celebrate with the goalscoring hero Gareth Southgate has been criticised but got his substitutions spot on and fans now have to start believing in him And at the end …

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6 months ago

The ultimate Euros football team... according to ChatGPT (but there's no space for British stars Wayne Rooney or Gareth Bale). So do YOU agree?

Daily Mail

AI bot ChatGPT has named its ultimate Euros line-up – but football fans will be shocked by some very controversial omissions. Iker Casillas holds up the Euro 2008 championships trophy after winning the final football match over Germany on June 29, 2008 at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria Right back - Philipp Lahm 1 Euro title Germany's Philipp Lahm did …

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6 months ago

Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s biggest problem

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. It does raise doubt over whether they can end this tournament as …

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6 months ago

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0

The Hindu

Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on June 21. Antoine Griezmann missed France's best chances while Xavi Simons had a goal ruled out for the Dutch in the first goalless draw of the tournament. I thought the wiser decision was to keep him on the bench.” …

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6 months ago

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0

Associated Press

LEIPZIG, Germany — Kylian Mbappé watched from the substitutes’ bench as France and the Netherlands finished 0-0 in a heavyweight European Championship clash on Friday. Antoine Griezmann missed France’s best chances while Xavi Simons had a goal ruled out for the Dutch in the first goalless draw of the tournament. France’s buildup was dominated by speculation on whether Mbappé would …

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6 months ago

NED v FRA, Euro 2024: Why was the Xavi Simons goal disallowed in Netherlands vs France?

The Hindu

The first goal of the Netherlands against France in a Group D match of Euro 2024, hit by Xavi Simons, was overruled by the referee to the dismay of the Oranje, at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig in Germany on Friday. However, referee Anthony Taylor, after a long conversation with the Video Assistant Referee concluded that it was a …

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Iniesta helps Barcelona win against Real Madrid one last time before bidding farewell to glittering career

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

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or

Van Nistelrooy, Xavi or Southgate – who could replace Ten Hag at Man Utd?

Xavi, Amorim, Southgate: The contenders for Manchester United's managerial vacancy

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

This is Xavi the manager: Man United target is strong in defence and developing young stars but with one big flaw in his style of play, writes Spanish football expert PETE JENSON

Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2024 con Karol G como la máxima ganadora, seguida de los también ausentes Bad Bunny y Peso Pluma

Premios Billboard de la Música Latina 2024: Ellos son los primeros artistas que confirman para actuar en la gala de entrega

Lamine Yamal’s art and graft sparks Barcelona’s most impressive win of 2024-25 yet

The joyful side of immigration: A day at the park in Queens, New York : Code Switch : NPR

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory

Zirkzee leads charge as Oranje cruise to Nations League victory

PSG signs Portugal’s Joao Neves from Benfica on five-year contract

'Most Important Thing is to be Above Real Madrid': Xavi's Brutally Honest Take on Barcelona's Mindset For El Clasico

The one thing that made the Spanish the best footballers in the world

England v Netherlands player ratings: Cole Palmer helps to change the game in Euro 2024 semi-final

ENG vs NED Euro 2024 Semifinal: England Overcome Netherlands With Watkins' Late Goal To Reach Euro 2024 Final

It's time to stop ridiculing Gareth Southgate after his coaching masterclass in England's 2-1 win over Netherlands, writes OLIVER HOLT

The ultimate Euros football team... according to ChatGPT (but there's no space for British stars Wayne Rooney or Gareth Bale). So do YOU agree?

Euro 2024’s first goalless draw sums up France’s biggest problem

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0

Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0

NED v FRA, Euro 2024: Why was the Xavi Simons goal disallowed in Netherlands vs France?