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Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rodri, king of the engine room, wins Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

For the last 18 years, the Ballon d’Or has mainly gone to forwards, as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo battled for the top honours. Instead, Rodrigo Hernandez — known globally as Rodri — claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming only the second defensive midfielder to win the trophy after Lothar Matthaus in 1990. Tiki-taka, Spain’s trademark style, was crafted in …

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PSG signs Portugal’s Joao Neves from Benfica on five-year contract
4 months, 2 weeks ago

PSG signs Portugal’s Joao Neves from Benfica on five-year contract

The Hindu  

Paris St Germain have signed highly rated 19-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder Joao Neves from Primeira Liga side Benfica on a contract until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Monday. Neither PSG nor Benfica disclosed the financial details, but The Athletic reported that the deal was worth around 60 million euros plus 10 million euros in potential add-ons. “Joao is …

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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 linked with Premier League giants days after Barcelona sacking
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Xavi linked with Premier League giants days after Barcelona sacking

Hindustan Times  

Xavi Hernandez is already in demand days after getting sacked by Barcelona as manager after the 2023-24 season. The Barcelona legend had a roller-coster season with the Catalan Giants where he guided his team to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League and second place in the La Liga points table. However, the recent difference of opinions with the president …

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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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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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'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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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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Vinícius nets hat trick as Real Madrid beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia
11 months, 1 week ago

Vinícius nets hat trick as Real Madrid beats Barcelona 4-1 to win Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Vinícius Júnior did his best Cristiano Ronaldo impression in Saudi Arabia, scoring a hat trick and leading Real Madrid to a 4-1 rout of Barcelona and the Spanish Super Cup trophy. It was Madrid’s second Super Cup triumph since the tournament was moved to Saudi Arabia four years ago. The “clasico” between the Spanish powerhouses was …

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Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona’s Xavi
1 year ago

Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona’s Xavi

The Hindu  

A revamped calendar with a single international break could resolve the travel time and injury issues faced by many players, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday. Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was injured last week training with Germany and Spain midfielder Gavi tore a ligament on international duty ahead of the club’s return from international break at Rayo Vallecano …

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MATCHDAY: Leipzig takes on Wolfsburg in German Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

MATCHDAY: Leipzig takes on Wolfsburg in German Cup

Associated Press  

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday: GERMANY Leipzig heads to Wolfsburg in the second round of the German Cup without Dani Olmo after the Spain midfielder injured his shoulder in the 6-0 demolition of Cologne in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Union is without David Datro Fofana after the club suspended him for a week for refusing …

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REVEALED: Sergio Busquets 'informed Barcelona boss Xavi NOT to sign an ex-Liverpool flop'... after he identified his 'disorderly life and how he wouldn't be a good example to young players'
1 year, 2 months ago

REVEALED: Sergio Busquets 'informed Barcelona boss Xavi NOT to sign an ex-Liverpool flop'... after he identified his 'disorderly life and how he wouldn't be a good example to young players'

Daily Mail  

Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport's podcast 'It's All Kicking Off!' According to the report, he entrusted his dressing room with their opinions on transfer targets in January, and then-captain Sergio Busquets advised him not to sign former Liverpool man Arthur Melo for some brutal reasons. Liverpool flop Arthur Melo almost rejoined Barcelona in the winter transfer window, …

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Barcelona coach Xavi: Injured Frenkie De Jong out until international break
1 year, 2 months ago

Barcelona coach Xavi: Injured Frenkie De Jong out until international break

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong will not return to action until after the next international break at the earliest after picking up an ankle injury at the weekend, manager Xavi said. The 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder had played every minute of Barcelona’s LaLiga matches so far this season before being substituted in the first half against Celta Vigo on Saturday. “About the …

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Xavi to extend Barcelona contract until 2025
1 year, 3 months ago

Xavi to extend Barcelona contract until 2025

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi announced Friday that his contract extension with the Spanish champions had been confirmed and will be made official shortly. Xavi led the club to its first La Liga title since 2019 and the Spanish Super Cup last season. “We arrived at a difficult time, in unfavourable circumstances,” Xavi told a press conference ahead of Saturday’s game against …

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How can Barcelona lineup in LaLiga 2023-24 season?
1 year, 4 months ago

How can Barcelona lineup in LaLiga 2023-24 season?

The Hindu  

Barcelona will begins its La Liga title defence on Monday, when it takes on Getafe away from home. The Catalan side had a rather quiet transfer window, with the acquisition of German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City being the its only major move. Midfielders For the first time in more than 15 years, Barcelona will head into a league …

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RB Leipzig sign Dutch midfielder Simons on one-year loan from PSG
1 year, 5 months ago

RB Leipzig sign Dutch midfielder Simons on one-year loan from PSG

The Hindu  

Germany’s RB Leipzig has signed Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons on a one-year loan from French champion Paris St Germain, both clubs said on Wednesday. “We have been able to sign an exceptional young talent in Xavi Simons,” Leipzig’s Board Member for Sport Max Eberl told the club website. “He is one of the top attacking midfielders in his age group …

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Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barcelona’s young midfielders
1 year, 5 months ago

Gundogan ready to be a mentor for Barcelona’s young midfielders

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s new midfielder Ilkay Gundogan said it was an easy decision to join the Spanish giant mainly because of the role he expects to take as a mentor for the team’s young squad. He captained the English club to the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble last season, ending a successful seven-year stint in England where he won …

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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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Barcelona boss Xavi 'is a BIG admirer of Giovani Lo Celso' as he looks to add another playmaker
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona boss Xavi 'is a BIG admirer of Giovani Lo Celso' as he looks to add another playmaker

Daily Mail  

Barcelona manager Xavi has great admiration for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and thinks he 'meets the midfielder profile sought' at Camp Nou. Lo Celso has spent the last 18 months on loan at Villarreal and progressed well under Unai Emery, reaching the Champions League semi-finals with the club in 2021/22. The Spanish newspaper also claims that the manager likes …

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De Jong’s Barcelona decision vindicated ahead of Manchester United clash
1 year, 10 months ago

De Jong’s Barcelona decision vindicated ahead of Manchester United clash

The Hindu  

Frenkie de Jong was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United last summer but the Barcelona midfielder resisted, despite pressure on him from all angles to make the switch. Ten Hag was keen on reuniting with the 25-year-old, while Barcelona’s financial situation meant they would have been happy to get De Jong’s wages off the books and bank a …

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Copa del Rey: Ousmane Dembele's strike helps Barcelona beat Real Sociedad, reach semi-finals
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa del Rey: Ousmane Dembele's strike helps Barcelona beat Real Sociedad, reach semi-finals

Firstpost  

The French forward struck in the 52nd minute to power the record 31-time cup-winners through against 10-man La Real, who had Brais Mendez sent off late in the first half. Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele’s strike, capping a brilliant individual display, helped Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Wednesday, and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. “He helps us with goals, he’s …

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Uncapped Xavi Simons in Dutch World Cup squad, Cillessen out
2 years, 1 month ago

Uncapped Xavi Simons in Dutch World Cup squad, Cillessen out

Associated Press  

ZEIST, Netherlands — Uncapped attacking midfielder Xavi Simons was included Friday in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad, while veteran goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen did not make coach Louis van Gaal’s roster for the tournament in Qatar. Van Gaal also selected injured stars Memphis Depay of Barcelona and Bayern Munich’s Matthijs de Ligt in his 26-player squad. “Memphis Depay is still injured …

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Louis van Gaal names Holland's World Cup squad, but has no room for Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch
2 years, 1 month ago

Louis van Gaal names Holland's World Cup squad, but has no room for Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch

Daily Mail  

Louis van Gaal has announced his Holland squad for the World Cup - but found no room for either Sven Botman or Ryan Gravenberch in his 26-man selection. In his 26-man squad, which was announced on Twitter on Friday, van Gaal has chosen to take PSV Eindhoven's rising star Xavi Simons. However, van Gaal has opted out of selecting Newcastle …

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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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