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Squad doubts led to Xavi exit, says Barcelona president Laporta
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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Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Xavi issues warning to his managerial successor at Barcelona

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 Departing Barcelona manager Xavi has warned his successor …

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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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How constant criticism and pressure of the game forced Xavi to quit Barcelona coach job
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How constant criticism and pressure of the game forced Xavi to quit Barcelona coach job

Firstpost  

After Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, another top club in European football is set to lose its manager as Xavi Hernandez announced on Saturday that he will leave his position at Barcelona at the end of the season. After the Villarreal debacle Xavi said his players’ lacked the “maturity” to know how to hold onto leads, and after the Bilbao loss …

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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 ready to ‘reset’ after loss to Madrid
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona ready to ‘reset’ after loss to Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández knew exactly what was about to come his way after another big loss to Real Madrid. We must be self-critical and try to reset so we can keep competing for the three remaining titles.” READ | Saudi Arabia reveals high-tech stadium design atop cliff for 2034 World Cup, named for crown prince Barcelona’s next match is …

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The Stars Who Laundered This World Cup’s Abuses
2 years, 1 month ago

The Stars Who Laundered This World Cup’s Abuses

Slate  

My favorite athlete in history has spent much of the past seven years as the public face of a propaganda machine designed to distract, diminish, and deflect public attention from a humanitarian crisis. Qatar’s World Cup has been plagued by accusations of exploitation and endangerment of the foreign workers brought into the country to build and staff its new infrastructure. …

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Referees Should Explain Their Decisions, Says Barcelona Coach Xavi Following Inter Defeat
2 years, 2 months ago

Referees Should Explain Their Decisions, Says Barcelona Coach Xavi Following Inter Defeat

News 18  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he was outraged at what he saw as blatant refereeing injustices which condemned his team to a 1-0 Champions League defeat at Inter Milan on Tuesday. Barca sit third in Group C, six points behind leaders Bayern Munich, following their second loss in the competition which came after two key handball decisions went against his …

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Sterling penalty earns Man City win over 10-man Wolves
3 years ago

Sterling penalty earns Man City win over 10-man Wolves

The Hindu  

England forward Raheem Sterling's 100th Premier League goal was enough to earn leader Manchester City a 1-0 win over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Wolves were doing a fine job of frustrating City in the opening period before striker Raul Jimenez's dismissal for two yellow cards in quick succession in first-half stoppage time changed the complexion of the game. READ: …

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Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi Hernandez to return to Barcelona as its new coach

The Hindu  

Xavi Hernandez, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. The 41-year-old Xavi left Barcelona in 2015 after helping the club win 25 titles, including four Champions Leagues and eight Spanish leagues in 17 seasons. “Xavi informed us a …

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Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach
3 years, 1 month ago

Xavi Hernández to return to Barcelona as its new coach

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández, the player who personified the attacking style made popular by Barcelona and Spain’s national team, is returning to Camp Nou as the new coach of his struggling boyhood club. Barcelona announced in the early hours of Saturday that Xavi has agreed to a contract through 2024 after the former Spain midfielder was released from his …

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Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi
3 years, 1 month ago

Barcelona visits Celta with club pressing to sign Xavi

New Indian Express  

If Barcelona has its way, Sergi Barjuan's last game as caretaker coach will be Saturday at Balaídos Stadium. I can’t think about tomorrow.” Barjuan has so far overseen a frustrating 1-1 home draw with Alavés in the domestic league and clutch 1-0 victory at Dynamo Kyiv that boosted Barcelona’s chances of advancing to the Champions League knockout rounds. The dominant …

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Xavi talks up Barcelona job as unrest reports within Camp Nou intensify
4 years, 5 months ago

Xavi talks up Barcelona job as unrest reports within Camp Nou intensify

India TV News  

Club legend Xavi Hernandez spoke about the prospect of taking over the coaching job at Barcelona where he spent all his European career, winning numerous trophies between 1998-2015. Xavi spoke about his 'hope' of becoming the coach of the Catalan giants at a time when reports have been emerging from the Camp Nou that all is not well within the …

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