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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 …

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

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Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss
8 months 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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Xavi to remain as Barca coach
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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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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Barcelona cannot afford any more slips-ups, says boss Xavi Hernandez
10 months, 1 week 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 …

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Barcelona edge Osasuna in 1st game since coach Xavi announce decision to leave
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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Barcelona looks for a fresh start in 1st game since Xavi’s decision to leave at end of the season
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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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: …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona 1-0 Sevilla: Sergio Ramos scores an own goal to send the hosts top of LaLiga as the Real Madrid legend's blunder is the difference-maker for all the wrong reasons

Daily Mail  

Sergio Ramos scored for Barcelona to send Xavi’s team back to the top of La Liga. Ferran Torres crossed and Lamine Yamal headed down towards Fermin Lopez but the cross was intercepted by Ramos who steered back past Orjan Nyland in the Sevilla goal. Sergio Ramos scored the only goal after tucking the ball into his own net against Barcelona …

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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 …

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La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge

The Hindu  

Barcelona couldn’t bring back Lionel Messi, and lost two other stalwarts in Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid could be the team to take advantage after keeping most players in a squad that offered the best football in Spain at the end of last season. BARCELONA’S CHANGES Barcelona, still not fully healthy financially, saw Busquets and Alba …

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Inter Miami to sign Barca midfielder Busquets as free agent
1 year, 6 months ago

Inter Miami to sign Barca midfielder Busquets as free agent

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s former Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets is joining Inter Miami as a free agent, the Major League Soccer club announced on Friday. Miami made the news official by posting a video on social media showing quotes from the likes of Pep Guardiola, Xavi Hernandez, Luka Modric and Messi praising Busquets. The former Barcelona captain, who retired from international duty last …

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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 …

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‘Unforgettable journey’: Busquets to leave Barca after 18 years
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Unforgettable journey’: Busquets to leave Barca after 18 years

Al Jazeera  

The Barcelona legend has won 31 trophies with the club, including three Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues. Sergio Busquets says he will end his “unforgettable journey” of nearly two decades with Barcelona at the end of the season, bringing an illustrious era at the club to an end. Busquets has won 31 titles with the Catalan club, including three …

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Wounded Barca faces Madrid in Copa Clasico semis at critical moment
1 year, 9 months ago

Wounded Barca faces Madrid in Copa Clasico semis at critical moment

The Hindu  

A wounded Barcelona faces Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg on Thursday, hunting for a Clasico win to make coach Xavi Hernandez’s gamble at a critical moment of the season pay off. “We have to change our mindset if we want to win the league and the cup,” warned Xavi after El Bilal Toure’s goal inflicted …

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'Worst Game of Season' as Barcelona are Shocked by Lowly Almeria in La Liga
1 year, 9 months ago

'Worst Game of Season' as Barcelona are Shocked by Lowly Almeria in La Liga

News 18  

La Liga leaders Barcelona tumbled to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat at Almeria on Sunday, failing to capitalise on Real Madrid’s derby draw with Atletico to extend their advantage. El Bilal Toure’s fine first half strike split the teams and earned Almeria their first ever victory over Barca, inflicting only the second defeat of the league campaign on the Catalans. Madrid …

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Barcelona 2-2 Man United highlights Europa League play-offs: No separating both the sides after a thrilling first-leg
1 year, 10 months ago

Barcelona 2-2 Man United highlights Europa League play-offs: No separating both the sides after a thrilling first-leg

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Europa League play-offs first-leg clash between Barcelona and Manchester United at the Camp Nou Stadium. 83’ Barca sub: IN- Ferran OUT- Raphinha 81’ Man United sub: IN- Garnacho OUT- Sancho 79’ Chances- Rashford finds himself in a good position again inside the Barca box. 67’ Barca subs: IN- Balde, Fati, Chrsitensen OUT- Alba, Kessie, …

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