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Iniesta helps Barcelona win against Real Madrid one last time before bidding farewell to glittering career
1 week, 3 days ago

Iniesta helps Barcelona win against Real Madrid one last time before bidding farewell to glittering career

The Hindu  

Retiring Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta bid farewell to his playing career Sunday in an exhibition match between Barcelona and Real Madrid greats in Tokyo and will now look to go into coaching. “I think it was a great game for the Japanese fans,” said Iniesta, who played in Japan for five years after leaving Barcelona in 2018. “If they …

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El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan
1 month, 1 week ago

El Clasico of Legends: Xavi, Iniesta to play in Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Japan

The Hindu  

Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez will play for the first time since their retirement in a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on December 15. Xavi and Iniesta, who helped Spain win its maiden FIFA World Cup in 2010, was veterans at the club level as well, helping the Blaugrana win the treble …

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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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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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'Laporta Will Only Have to Tell His Motives': Xavi Deflects to Barcelona President For Reason Behind Recent Exit
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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Xavi says Barcelona president will have to explain why he won’t continue as coach
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 …

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Barcelona seals lucrative 2nd place in Spain, Sorloth scores 4 as Villarreal draws with Real Madrid
7 months ago

Barcelona seals lucrative 2nd place in Spain, Sorloth scores 4 as Villarreal draws with Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MADRID — Barcelona routed Rayo Vallecano 3-0 to secure the lucrative second place in the Spanish league on Sunday, while champion Real Madrid drew 4-4 at Villarreal with Norway striker Alexander Sorloth scoring all four goals for the hosts. Real Sociedad secured the last Europa League spot with a 2-0 win at Real Betis, which was left with a place …

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Xavi denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him
7 months, 1 week 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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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 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 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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‘Tiki tata’ Xavi and hey Jude - 3 talking points as Bellingham's Clasico winner puts Real Madrid in LaLiga driving seat
8 months ago

‘Tiki tata’ Xavi and hey Jude - 3 talking points as Bellingham's Clasico winner puts Real Madrid in LaLiga driving seat

Hindustan Times  

Jude Bellingham's legs were shaking when Real Madrid faithful serenaded the England playmaker with the iconic Beatles song ‘Hey Jude’ following his injury-time winner against Getafe in a derby at the Santiago Bernabeu. Fresh off Real Madrid's statement win over UEFA Champions League holders Manchester City, Bellingham proved to be the difference-maker for Real Madrid as the Englishman scored a …

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona, La Liga Live Streaming: When and Where to watch El Clasico live online and on TV in India?
8 months ago

Real Madrid vs Barcelona, La Liga Live Streaming: When and Where to watch El Clasico live online and on TV in India?

Hindustan Times  

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez feels winning the El Clasico is the only way the Catalan giants can hold off Real Madrid's title bid in the Spanish top flight. Here are the live-streaming details of El Clasico 2024: When will the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona be played? Which TV channels will broadcast the La Liga match between …

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Real Madrid hosts Barcelona eyeing decisive blow in Spanish league title race
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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El Clasico: Hurting Barcelona bids to slow Madrid’s title charge
8 months ago

El Clasico: Hurting Barcelona bids to slow Madrid’s title charge

The Hindu  

Barcelona must dust itself down after its Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid’s steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday’s Clasico. Xavi’s first job is to calm any potential tension within his squad after midfielder Ilkay Gundogan criticized defender Ronald Araujo for his early red card which cost Barcelona against PSG. The Uruguayan center-back, who …

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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
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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Barcelona 'race to appoint Ruben Amorim' after Xabi Alonso's decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen - with the Sporting boss 'emerging as the leading choice for several major European clubs'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Barcelona 'race to appoint Ruben Amorim' after Xabi Alonso's decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen - with the Sporting boss 'emerging as the leading choice for several major European clubs'

Daily Mail  

Roberto De Zerbi might as well be holding a placard saying 'I want out'. Brighton fans should be peed off - It's All Kicking Off podcast They were seen as the favourites to appoint Sporting manager Ruben Amorim Barcelona are reportedly stepping up their attempts to appoint Ruben Amorim to succeed Xavi this summer. Barcelona are stepping up their attempts …

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La Liga: Raphinha guides Barcelona past Las Palmas to pressure leaders Real Madrid
8 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga: Raphinha guides Barcelona past Las Palmas to pressure leaders Real Madrid

Firstpost  

Barcelona warmed up for their Champions League clash against PSG in 11 days, with a straightforward victory, albeit by a tight scoreline Raphinha scored the solitary goal in Barcelona's win over Las Palmas in La Liga. AP Spanish champions Barcelona cut the gap on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga to five points with a 1-0 win over …

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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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La Liga: Barcelona outclasses Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second
9 months, 1 week ago

La Liga: Barcelona outclasses Atletico Madrid in 3-0 win to climb second

The Hindu  

Barcelona cruised to an emphatic 3-0 win at Atletico Madrid on Sunday with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez, to move second in the La Liga standings. Lewandowski extended the advantage two minutes into the second half as Raphinha stole the ball from Atletico’s Rodrigo de Paul to set up the Pole for his 13th league goal …

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Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Boosted by their wins over Italian rivals in the Champions League, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash this weekend in the Spanish league. It is in fourth place, just two points ahead of a strong Athletic Bilbao, which recently beat Diego Simeone’s side in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Atletico hosts Barcelona on Sunday at its Metropolitano Stadium, …

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I am not a selfish footballer: Aitana Bonmati
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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'Moment of truth' for Barca says coach Xavi after team on a roll
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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