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

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, 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 …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić is the best player on Earth right now, plus Shilo Sanders’ bankruptcy

New York Times

The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. News to Know Nelly’s startling struggle Nelly Korda — who recently won a record-tying five straight LPGA Tour starts — carded a 10-over 80 yesterday in the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open. Special teams coach Dave Toub said yesterday that he might deploy either safety Justin …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona hires Hansi Flick as coach on a 2-year contract after Xavi’s exit

Associated Press

Barcelona has replaced Xavi Hernández with former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick, who commanded the German team’s 8-2 rout of the Catalan club four years ago. This is our job.” Flick, who was Bayern’s coach for the 8-2 victory in the Champions League quarterfinals in 2020, signed the contract at Barcelona’s offices accompanied by team officials including sporting director Deco. …

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6 months, 4 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 …

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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 …

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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 Club Coach Xavi Laporta

7 months 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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8 months 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 …

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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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8 months ago

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — Real Madrid faces one last stumbling block in its waltz toward the Spanish league title. “If we manage to win it, we’ll be within touching distance of La Liga title,” Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday. But Ancelotti said his players, while needing some extra rest in the meantime, will be ready for “a hard-fought and …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — Playing with an extra man for more than an hour, Paris Saint-Germain rallied against Barcelona to reach the Champions League semifinals. Kylian Mbappé scored twice as PSG reversed its first-leg loss at home with a 4-1 win at Barcelona on Tuesday to advance 6-4 on aggregate and keep alive its hopes of a first European title in …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wonderkid Cubarsi's Mbappe matchup key to Barca hopes

China Daily

Seventeen-year-old Pau Cubarsi has emerged as a key player at the heart of Barcelona's defense. BARCELONA — The resurrection of Barcelona's defense gives the Spanish champion hope ahead of its Champions League duel with Paris Saint-Germain and youngster Pau Cubarsi's emergence has played a major role. The veteran defender's error allowed Napoli to equalize for a 1-1 draw and Cubarsi …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodrygo figures out his best position for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos enjoys the perfect 38th birthday and Xavi's Jurgen Klopp lookalike continues his winning streak... 10 THINGS we learned in LaLiga

Daily Mail

It was a good weekend for Rodrygo, for Sergio Ramos, and for Xavi’s Jurgen Klopp lookalike brother after wins for Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona. Veteran Sergio Ramos had a birthday to remember as he grabbed his seven goal of the season to help Sevilla beat Getafe Barcelona still in the title race It’s now nine games without defeat since …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

I am not a selfish footballer: Aitana Bonmati

Hindustan Times

“Hello, I am Aitana.” It is not the first thing you would expect from a World Cup, Nations League, Champions League, Liga F, Ballon d’Or and FIFA Player of the Year winner. Aitana Bonmati reminds Xavi of himself, the Barcelona coach, legend and World Cup winner has said It didn’t surprise that Bonmati rated 2023 as “maybe the best year …

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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 …

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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 …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip

Associated Press

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández will have one more chance to get his Barcelona playing well before its first Champions League knockout-round game in three years. Barcelona crosses northern Spain to Celta Vigo on Saturday, four days before it travels to Napoli in the Champions League round of 16. “We cannot have any more slips.” At first glance, the game …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona edge Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announce decision to leave

Hindustan Times

With coach Xavi Hernández still in charge, Barcelona got back on track with a 1-0 win over Osasuna in the Spanish league on Wednesday. FC Barcelona coach Xavi reacts Young Brazil forward Vitor Roque scored his first goal since joining the club in Barcelona's first match since Xavi announced he will leave at the end of the season. Xavi had …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona looks for a fresh start in 1st game since Xavi’s decision to leave at end of the season

Associated Press

MADRID — Xavi Hernández wants a fresh start for Barcelona in its first match since the coach announced his decision to leave at the end of the season. Barcelona hosts Osasuna in the Spanish league on Wednesday in a game postponed from earlier this year because of the Spanish Super Cup that was played in Saudi Arabia. Barcelona president Joan …

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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

Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta

Luka Dončić is the best player on Earth right now, plus Shilo Sanders’ bankruptcy

Barcelona hires Hansi Flick as coach on a 2-year contract after Xavi’s exit

Xavi wins his last game as Barcelona coach in final round of Spanish league

'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit

Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach

Barcelona parts ways with Xavi one month after coach reversed decision to step down

'It is never easy to leave the club of your life': Xavi Hernandez pens message after being sacked by Barcelona

Xavi denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him

Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss

Xavi to remain as Barca coach

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

Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race

Mbappé scores twice as PSG beats Barcelona to reverse 1st-leg loss and reach Champions League semis

Wonderkid Cubarsi's Mbappe matchup key to Barca hopes

Rodrygo figures out his best position for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos enjoys the perfect 38th birthday and Xavi's Jurgen Klopp lookalike continues his winning streak... 10 THINGS we learned in LaLiga

I am not a selfish footballer: Aitana Bonmati

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

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

Barcelona faces tricky game at Celta Vigo before focusing on Napoli trip

Barcelona edge Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announce decision to leave

Barcelona looks for a fresh start in 1st game since Xavi’s decision to leave at end of the season