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'Most Important Thing is to be Above Real Madrid': Xavi's Brutally Honest Take on Barcelona's Mindset For El Clasico
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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Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0
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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Mbappé watches from subs’ bench as France and Netherlands produce Euro 2024’s first 0-0
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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'It is never easy to leave the club of your life': Xavi Hernandez pens message after being sacked by Barcelona
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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Xavi reportedly under pressure at Barcelona after saying it will struggle to compete with Madrid
7 months, 1 week ago

Xavi reportedly under pressure at Barcelona after saying it will struggle to compete with Madrid

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández’s honesty about Barcelona’s ongoing financial strife has reportedly not sat well with the club. In a message directed at the Barcelona fans, Xavi said earlier this week that no one should get too excited about the summer transfer market since there is little money to spend. After Barcelona’s 2-0 win over last-placed Almeria on Thursday, …

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Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss
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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Xavi calls on Barcelona fans for vital Champions League tie with Porto
1 year ago

Xavi calls on Barcelona fans for vital Champions League tie with Porto

The Hindu  

Barcelona has another chance to secure qualification for the knockout rounds of the Champions League when it hosts Porto, and Xavi Hernandez’s side needs the fans’ support for this vital game, the manager said on Monday. It’s important that they are with the team.” Barca also failed to win its most recent La Liga game, drawing 1-1 at Rayo Vallecano …

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Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news
1 year, 8 months ago

Where will Messi go if he leaves PSG: Football transfer news

The Hindu  

When Lionel Messi was jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans during last Sunday’s home defeat to Lyon, their relationship looked like it had reached a breaking point. If the next nine French league games are to be Messi’s final appearances in a PSG shirt, here’s a look at where the 35-year-old superstar could go next. Ronaldo’s arrival has already boosted Saudi’s …

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What next for Messi? A look at the options if he leaves PSG
1 year, 8 months ago

What next for Messi? A look at the options if he leaves PSG

Associated Press  

PARIS — When Lionel Messi was jeered by Paris Saint-Germain fans during last Sunday’s home defeat to Lyon, their relationship looked like it had reached a breaking point. He was among the players jeered last season after PSG was knocked out by Real Madrid, and although Messi’s form was outstanding in the first half of this campaign, it dipped significantly …

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Eniola Aluko joins fans in praising Gavi for becoming Spain's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer
2 years, 1 month ago

Eniola Aluko joins fans in praising Gavi for becoming Spain's youngest ever World Cup goalscorer

Daily Mail  

Gavi made history on Wednesday evening by becoming the youngest Spain player to have scored in a World Cup after finding the back of the net against Costa Rica. Gavi scored Spain's fifth goal of the evening by firing the ball past goalkeeper Keylor Navas from outside the box during their Group E fixture at the Al Thumama stadium. Gavi …

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World Cup 2022: Qatar has little enthusiasm for its own domestic leagues
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup 2022: Qatar has little enthusiasm for its own domestic leagues

Daily Mail  

Best of luck to anyone among Qatar's 2.8million population seeking to avoid the World Cup being held in their country this month. Enormous banners featuring stars such as Brazil's Neymar adorn skyscrapers in Doha as Qatar prepares to host the World Cup later on this month England's Harry Kane and Holland's Virgil van Dijk look out from towers in downtown …

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10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA: Real Madrid star Valverde is proving Toni Kroos right
2 years, 2 months ago

10 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM LALIGA: Real Madrid star Valverde is proving Toni Kroos right

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid remain top of the LaLiga league table after a 3-1 win against Sevilla Barcelona sealed a 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Nou Camp on Sunday With three games left to play in La Liga before the break for the World Cup, 39 of the top 42 clubs are considering the possibility of refusing to play next …

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Barcelona fans rave boss Xavi has 'still got it' after he pulls off great first touch in during game
2 years, 2 months ago

Barcelona fans rave boss Xavi has 'still got it' after he pulls off great first touch in during game

Daily Mail  

Barcelona manager Xavi showed fans that class is permanent as he dazzled on the touchline with a brilliant piece of skill during his side's four-goal thrashing of Athletic Bilbao. Fans were very impressed with Barcelona manager Xavi's first touch against Athletic Bilbao Xavi's touch is still as good as anyone's! 🎙 pic.twitter.com/bMAhHq9dCH — Premier Sports October 23, 2022 The ball …

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Transfer Deadline Day: Liverpool reinforces midfield with Arthur loan from Juventus
2 years, 3 months ago

Transfer Deadline Day: Liverpool reinforces midfield with Arthur loan from Juventus

The Hindu  

Liverpool signed Brazil midfielder Arthur Melo from Juventus on a season-long loan, the Premier League club said on Thursday, one hour before the transfer deadline. British media reported that Liverpool do not have an option to buy the 26-year-old, who has made 63 appearances for Juve since his move to the Italian club from Barcelona in 2020. RELATED: LIVE UPDATES …

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Eintracht Frankfurt fans made Barcelona feel 'robbed in our own home', says Xavi
2 years, 8 months ago

Eintracht Frankfurt fans made Barcelona feel 'robbed in our own home', says Xavi

Firstpost  

More than 20,000 Frankfurt fans managed to get tickets for the second leg, with a sea of white shirts in the stands creating a hostile atmosphere for the Barca players. Xavi Hernandez said Barcelona felt like they had been “robbed in their own home” after the Camp Nou was packed with Eintracht Frankfurt supporters in their Europa League defeat by …

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Barcelona ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ after 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt fans make it into Camp Nou
2 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona ‘embarrassed and ashamed’ after 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt fans make it into Camp Nou

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 Barcelona President Joan Laporta said he was "embarrassed …

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Barcelona president Laporta 'embarrassed' after Eintracht fans flood Camp Nou
2 years, 8 months ago

Barcelona president Laporta 'embarrassed' after Eintracht fans flood Camp Nou

The Hindu  

Barcelona President Joan Laporta said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" after a reported 30,000 Eintracht Frankfurt fans made it into the Camp Nou for Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal despite away fans only being allocated 5,000 tickets. Barca were sensationally knocked out of the competition by the Germans after winger Filip Kostic scored twice in a 3-2 victory that saw Eintracht …

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Xavi has red-hot Barcelona primed for late-season run
2 years, 9 months ago

Xavi has red-hot Barcelona primed for late-season run

The Hindu  

Barcelona fans are excited again as manager Xavi Hernandez's project to revitalise the club's fortunes is bearing fruit way before even the most optimistic supporter would have expected. Unbeaten since its extra-time defeat to Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey on January 20, Barca travels to face Elche in the La Liga on Sunday, looking for a fourth consecutive …

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Playing well again, Dembele back in good terms at Barcelona
2 years, 9 months ago

Playing well again, Dembele back in good terms at Barcelona

The Hindu  

It wasn’t long ago that Ousmane Dembele was being jeered by Barcelona fans at the Camp Nou. “He still has our offer," Barcelona president Joan Laporta told radio station SER. Hopefully he will rethink his decision at the end of the season.” Laporta, who in the past called Dembele better than Kylian Mbappe, told the France forward to look for …

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Barcelona Unveil Xavi as New Manager in Front of Thousands at Camp Nou
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona Unveil Xavi as New Manager in Front of Thousands at Camp Nou

News 18  

Barcelona presented Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach in front of thousands of fans at the Camp Nou on Monday. The 41-year-old Barca great signed his contract, which runs until 2024, on the pitch alongside club president Joan Laporta. I don’t want to get emotional but I am, I feel goosebumps,” Xavi told the fans. We have to win …

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