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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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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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This is Xavi the manager: Man United target is strong in defence and developing young stars but with one big flaw in his style of play, writes Spanish football expert PETE JENSON
2 months ago

This is Xavi the manager: Man United target is strong in defence and developing young stars but with one big flaw in his style of play, writes Spanish football expert PETE JENSON

Daily Mail  

Join Mail+ to read Man United Confidential every Tuesday, plus more exclusive scoops, in-depth coverage and analysis from Old Trafford Xavi at Old Trafford would certainly be box-office. Former Barcelona boss Xavi has been linked with the Man United manager's job Xavi led Barcelona to their first LaLiga triumph of the post-Lionel Messi era in 2023 Barca - with Marc-Andre …

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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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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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'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 denies reports that Barcelona’s leadership is considering firing him
7 months 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 will stay with Barcelona for another season, AP sources say. Coach had planned to leave
7 months, 4 weeks 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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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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Raphinha shines in Mbappe’s Paris
8 months, 1 week ago

Raphinha shines in Mbappe’s Paris

Hindustan Times  

Having lived through one and experiencing another this season, Ilkay Gündogan knows a thing or two about squad transitions. Barcelona's Brazilian forward Raphinha leaps in the air as he celebrates scoring Barcelona's second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter vs Paris Saint-Germain Wednesday’s 3-2 win against Paris St-Germain means Barcelona can do one better. The Brazilian showed he could …

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Arsenal join Man United and Bayern Munich in the race for 19-year-old Barcelona wonderkid - but could have to fork out £25m for Senegal defender
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Arsenal join Man United and Bayern Munich in the race for 19-year-old Barcelona wonderkid - but could have to fork out £25m for Senegal defender

Daily Mail  

Arsenal have joined the clubs following Barcelona B defender Mikayil Faye ahead of a potential summer move. Arsenal have joined the clubs following Barcelona B defender Mikayil Faye Arsenal are ready to back Mikel Arteta once again this summer as they push for the Premier League title Your browser does not support iframes. Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are particularly keen …

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La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place
9 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place

The Hindu  

Raphinha, Joao Felix, Frenkie De Jong and Fermin Lopez scored to earn Barcelona a 4-0 win over visitors Getafe on Saturday which lifted Xavi Hernandez’s side to second in the LaLiga standings. In a quick counter, the Brazilian winger beat the off-side trap to latch on to Jules Kounde’s long pass and blasted the ball past Getafe keeper David Soria. …

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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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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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Xavi won’t continue at Barcelona after this season, citing ‘lack of respect’ and mental fatigue
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Xavi won’t continue at Barcelona after this season, citing ‘lack of respect’ and mental fatigue

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Xavi Hernández won’t continue as Barcelona’s coach after this season, saying he can’t get the team out of a slump. “As a Barcelona fan, I can’t allow this situation to continue, we need a change of course and of dynamics.” Xavi said he made the decision “several days ago,” and although the hard defeat to Villarreal set …

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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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Spanish Super Cup Final: Trophy and spectacle on the menu as Barca faces Madrid in Super Cup El Clasico
11 months, 1 week ago

Spanish Super Cup Final: Trophy and spectacle on the menu as Barca faces Madrid in Super Cup El Clasico

The Hindu  

The Real Madrid and Barcelona managers see the Spanish Super Cup final as an occasion that stands out both for the trophy on the line and the sporting spectacle it creates, as they prepare for Sunday’s match to be played in Riyadh for the second year. Super Cup’s second El Clasico final in a row will see the La Liga …

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La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive
1 year ago

La Liga 2023-24: Xavi urges Barca to be more clinical in bid to keep title charge alive

The Hindu  

Barcelona must play with more conviction to avoid the setbacks it has suffered in recent games, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday ahead of its La Liga meeting with lowly Almeria. Barca has won just one of its last four league games, dealing a blow to its hopes of defending its La Liga title and leaving it third in the …

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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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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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UEFA Champions League: Man City begins title defence, Barcelona looks for winning start
1 year, 3 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Man City begins title defence, Barcelona looks for winning start

The Hindu  

A look at what’s happening in European football on Tuesday: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Lazio vs. Atletico Madrid Diego Simeone brings his Atletico to the Stadio Olimpico and Lazio, the club he won four trophies with as a player, including Serie A in 2000. Young Boys vs. Leipzig Leipzig is coming into form just in time for the Champions League, where it …

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