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Xavi will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave
8 months ago

Xavi will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Coach Xavi Hernández will stay with Barcelona for another year after all, agreeing to finish his contract to 2025 in a reversal of his decision to quit at the end of the season, two people with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. Spanish media said Xavi met with Laporta and sports director Deco for several hours on …

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Raphinha leads Barcelona win over Las Palmas to stay in touch with Real Madrid
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Raphinha leads Barcelona win over Las Palmas to stay in touch with Real Madrid

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Raphinha helped to reduce Las Palmas to 10 men before scoring to lead Barcelona to a 1-0 victory in the Spanish league on Saturday. We will keep fighting until the end and won’t give up until the league is over,” Raphinha said about the defending champion’s chances of overtaking Real Madrid. With the league taking a break …

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Osimhen's intervention leaves bitter taste for Barca
10 months ago

Osimhen's intervention leaves bitter taste for Barca

China Daily  

Napoli forward Victor Osimhen celebrates after netting his team's equalizer in Wednesday's Champions League last-16, first-leg match against Barcelona at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. New Napoli boss Francesco Calzona was also happy with the result of his first match, which he prepared for hurriedly after becoming the Italian champion's third manager of the season on Monday night. "He's a huge …

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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 …

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Barcelona falls 3-2 to America in a friendly match
1 year ago

Barcelona falls 3-2 to America in a friendly match

The Hindu  

Barcelona, fielding a squad of youngsters and on short rest, lost 3-2 on Thursday to Mexico’s America in a friendly match in Dallas, Texas. A day after grinding out an unconvincing 3-2 La Liga win against basement club Almeria on Wednesday, Barcelona had goals from young Lamine Yamal in the sixth minute and Marc Guiu in the 28th. Coach Xavi …

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‘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 …

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Last-place Antwerp bids farewell to the Champions League in style with a 3-2 win against Barcelona
1 year ago

Last-place Antwerp bids farewell to the Champions League in style with a 3-2 win against Barcelona

Associated Press  

ANTWERP, Belgium — Last-place Antwerp bid farewell to the Champions League in style with a 3-2 win over Barcelona on Wednesday after 17-year-old forward George Ilenikhena scored in second-half stoppage time. Ferran Torres leveled for the Spanish champions before Antwerp forward Vincent Janssen made it 2-1 in the second half. Marc Guiu silenced the home fans in added time from …

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La Liga: Araujo’s late goal gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Real Sociedad
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga: Araujo’s late goal gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo headed a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday as they kept pace with the leaders in La Liga after being outplayed by the hosts. Real Sociedad had chances in the first half but were foiled by a series of saves from Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Sociedad keeper Alex Remiro then made a …

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16-year-old Yamal helps Barcelona fight back for 4-3 win at Villarreal
1 year, 3 months ago

16-year-old Yamal helps Barcelona fight back for 4-3 win at Villarreal

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Teenager Lamine Yamal helped Barcelona fight back to win a 4-3 thriller at Villarreal in the Spanish league on Sunday. The 16-year-old forward set up Gavi Páez’s opening goal for Barcelona, hit the woodwork twice and played a key role in Robert Lewandowski’s winning goal as an entertaining game finished in the visitors’ favor. I was scared …

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La Liga: Barcelona held by Getafe in feisty clash with three red cards
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona held by Getafe in feisty clash with three red cards

The Hindu  

Barcelona endured a frustrating evening in its La Liga season opener with a 0-0 draw in a feisty affair at Getafe marked by several bookings and three red cards on Sunday, including the dismissal of visiting manager Xavi Hernandez. Getafe was then also reduced to 10 men in the 57th minute after Jaime Mata’s fierce challenge on Ronald Araujo earned …

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La Liga: Alba strikes late to give Barcelona narrow win over 10-man Osasuna
1 year, 7 months ago

La Liga: Alba strikes late to give Barcelona narrow win over 10-man Osasuna

The Hindu  

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba came off the bench to strike late on and secure a 1-0 victory over a 10-man Osasuna at Camp Nou on Tuesday as the home side moved a step closer to clinching their 27th La Liga title. Barca moved to 82 points from 33 matches and extended its lead to 14 points over second-placed Real Madrid, …

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Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: Xavi’s side edge tight Copa Clasico (part one)
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: Xavi’s side edge tight Copa Clasico (part one)

New York Times  

As Clasicos go, you could say this will be a long one — the second leg of Real Madrid and Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semi-final comes in over a month’s time, on 5 April. Madrid’s fast start looked designed to test Barca’s mettle, and Carlo Ancelotti’s team were well on top in the opening 15 minutes, with Luka Modric missing …

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Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez unhappy with pitch condition in Frankfurt
2 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez unhappy with pitch condition in Frankfurt

The Hindu  

Barcelona manager Xavi was unhappy with the state of the pitch at Eintracht Frankfurt's Waldstadion on Thursday and said his side struggled to produce their best on a "difficult" surface in the 1-1 Europa League draw. READ | "They are physically strong, dangerous on the counter-attack, and they created but were not able to take advantage of them," Xavi told …

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Barcelona's Free 'Gift From Heaven' Who Keeps on Giving
2 years, 8 months ago

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Barcelona's Free 'Gift From Heaven' Who Keeps on Giving

News 18  

“A gift from heaven,” was how Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez described the arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the striker, discarded by Arsenal, has certainly delivered. By the end of the season, Aubameyang’s goals could be the biggest factor in Barcelona finishing in La Liga’s top four, an achievement that could prove transformative. The 32-year-old Aubameyang’s departure from Arsenal mid-season continues …

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El Clasico: Goals on The Horizon with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Firing on All Cylinders
2 years, 9 months ago

El Clasico: Goals on The Horizon with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Firing on All Cylinders

News 18  

One should always expect the unexpected in El Clasico, but if there’s one thing we should expect when Real Madrid face FC Barcelona on Monday, it’s goals. The two teams are in scintillating attacking form heading into Sunday’s showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu, with FC Barcelona now matching the hunger for goals Real Madrid have shown for most of the …

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Xavi Hernandez leads Al-Sadd into Asian Champions League
3 years, 8 months ago

Xavi Hernandez leads Al-Sadd into Asian Champions League

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez was touted as a future coach of Barcelona even before leading Al-Sadd to the Qatar league title undefeated earlier this month. “We are in an excellent period and fully ready to compete.” Xavi took over Al-Sadd in May 2019 but even with former Arsenal star Santi Cazorla in strong form, the 2021 tournament will be a bigger challenge …

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