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/ 13 days agoBarcelona layer weigh in: Xavi's method vs. Hansi Flick's strict approach
Pedri's candid interview provides a rare and intimate look at life inside the Barcelona camp under Hansi Flick. His stories about discipline, team spirit, and the manager's personality offer a compelling narrative, highlighting the human side of elite-level football.
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/ 23 days agoMan United sacks Ten Hag: Who will take over as next manager?
The Erik ten Hag experiment at Manchester United is over, and, once again, the club is on the lookout for its next manager. Under the Dutchman, United did not have a clear identity, and that showed both offensively and defensively. United is amid its worst start to a Premier League campaign in its history. The […]
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/ 28 days agoMan United execs contact Xavi as pressure builds on Ten Hag
Manchester United continues to be linked with high-profile managers as Erik ten Hag's future remains uncertain. The club's current coach is on the hot seat after a slow start to the season. The Red Devils currently sit 12th in the Premier League standings after winning just three of their first eight matches. Ten Hag's position […]
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/ 50 days agoNew video shows moment Xavi told Barcelona he was resigning
Former Barcelona manager Xavi resigned from his post at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, but it was a known conclusion to all. In January 2023, after a 5-3 loss to Villarreal, the Barcelona icon made a surprise announcement. He would be stepping down at the end of the season. At the time, he cited […]
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/ 180 days agoXavi sacking is latest embarrassing mistreatment of Barca icons
As Barcelona sacks Xavi on Friday, the drama surrounding Joan Laporta's presidency of the club continues to come under fire. The former star midfielder was informed of the decision during a meeting with club president Joan Laporta on Friday. Also present at the summit were five other key figures at the Spanish side, including sporting […]
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/ 185 days agoLed by Lewandowski: 5 players urging Barcelona to sack Xavi
In recent days, Barcelona coach Xavi has found himself at the center of a swirling storm, with his future at the club hanging in the balance. The Spaniard had initially planned to depart Barcelona ahead of the season's conclusion. Nonetheless, he reversed his decision following a series of discussions with club president Joan Laporta. This […]
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/ 186 days agoNo more Mr. Nice? Sacking Xavi will cost Barcelona big penny
There have been reports circulating this week that Barcelona fire manager Xavi Hernandez, and the speculations have only intensified since. He has a contract that lasts until 2025, so the 44-year-old will be in charge for the next season, as he revealed last month. Despite having announced his resignation once the campaign's conclusion came, he […]
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/ 200 days agoMLS and Saudi re-emerge? Xavi won't rule out Lewandowski exit
Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski's summer departure remains a possibility, according to his coach Xavi. While the season winds down, many are wondering what will happen between Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona. Despite being the most productive player on Xavi's team, the 35-year-old Polish striker is reportedly set to leave next summer. Coming up on his 36th […]
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/ 210 days agoXavi elects to stay at Barcelona and manage in 2024/25
Spanish manager Xavi is staying at Barcelona for at least one additional season. In doing so, Xavi goes back on his words that he would leave after the current campaign. Barring a near-impossible comeback in LaLiga, the Catalan club will not win any trophies this year. However, the 2022/23 LaLiga champions have seen some positive […]
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/ 214 days agoNot short of options: Ajax now look at Xavi amid Potter talk
Ajax are reportedly in the running to hire Xavi Hernandez, who is leaving his position as head coach of Barcelona, immediately. In October 2023, the Eredivisie team fired Maurice Steijn and are currently seeking a new permanent manager. John van't Schip, the club's temporary head coach, has since made many fruitless efforts to improve the […]
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/ 217 days agoMarquez may replace Xavi at Barcelona earlier than expected
Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Xavi as the club's head coach. Marquez only began coaching in 2020 and is currently the manager of Barcelona's B team. The two former players were teammates at the Catalan club for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Barcelona collected a series […]
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/ 224 days agoWho represents Barcelona's values better: Xavi or Enrique?
The UEFA Champions League clash between PSG and Barcelona pits Xavi against his former manager, Luis Enrique. As players, both had sensational careers with Barcelona. Luis Enrique came over from Real Madrid to score over 100 goals in 300 appearances. Xavi led Barcelona to its most successful run in the club's history out of the […]
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/ 229 days agoXavi to MLS rumors swirl after recent Inter Miami slump
There is another potential Barcelona reunion in the works at Inter Miami. As if having Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba at Miami was not enough. There are whispers that Inter Miami may be tempted to give Xavi the chance to succeed Tata Martino as manager this summer. In 2024, Martino will be under even greater […]
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/ 232 days agoWhy Barcelona needs Xavi to stay despite desire to leave the club
The impending departure of Xavi from Barcelona has several key ramifications. For one, the club is losing an icon because he claims it will release the tension within the club, perhaps attributing the massive pressure of managing Barcelona to personal struggles. This also means Barcelona will be back in the market for a manager. Whoever […]
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/ 243 days agoBarcelona hopes Xavi reverses decision and remains with club
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has proclaimed that he wants current head coach Xavi to remain at the role. The manager previously announced back in January that he would be stepping down from the position at the end of the current campaign. Xavi's comments came following the club's 5-3 home loss to Villarreal. The Catalan club […]