ALL POSTS TAGGED "xavi"
News
/ 8 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 […]
News
/ 12 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 […]
News
/ 15 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 […]
News
/ 22 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 […]
News
/ 27 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 […]
News
/ 30 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 […]
News
/ 41 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 […]
News
/ 59 days agoBarcelona loses dynamic midfield pair to injury after draw
Pedri and Frenkie de Jong, arguably the two most important midfielders for Barcelona, will miss extended periods of time with injury. Both players required substitutions during Barcelona's dreary scoreless draw at Athletic Club this weekend. That game provided Barcelona a chance to close the gap with Real Madrid to six points in LaLiga. Now, the […]
News
/ 60 days agoXavi tells all: Will he reconsider decision to leave Barcelona?
Xavi Hernandez's team has been on a fine run of form since he revealed in January that he would be leaving as Barcelona head coach at season's end. On top of being in a respectable position to make it to the quarterfinals of the Champions League, they have grabbed 13 of the last 15 La […]
Barcelona
/ 75 days agoIt's not just Milan: Xavi reveals biggest sacrifices for Barcelona
More than two weeks have passed since Xavi declared his intention to leave his position as manager of Barcelona at the conclusion of the current season. The idea that he should "liberate the players and relieve external pressure" was his motive. Unfortunately, the impact he had hoped for from his statement has been severely lacking. […]
Barcelona
/ 89 days agoXavi: "I don't enjoy time as Barcelona coach"
After Barcelona's distressing 5-3 loss to Villarreal, a tumultuous evening unfolded as club executives convened to discuss whether Xavi would continue as coach. President Laporta opted to keep Xavi, but a message from the coach expressing his desire to leave shocked the board. Despite efforts to dissuade him, the 44-year-old affirmed his decision to depart […]
Barcelona
/ 91 days agoPundit makes bold claim: Messi should replace Xavi at Barcelona
It is already determined that Xavi Hernandez will relinquish his post as manager of Barcelona next season. After that, the club will have a new manager. Ex-Premier League player turned English commentator has suggested an intriguing possibility to replace him. In Xavi's first full season as manager of the club where he spent much of […]
Barcelona
/ 92 days agoBarcelona consider Xavi's former rival as his shocking successor
This loss at the weekend to Villarreal is haunting Barcelona. Despite a victory midweek against Osasuna, Barcelona's form is far below the club's expectations. It conceded five goals against Villarreal in that loss. Then, Barcelona only defeated Osasuna 1-0. Xavi Hernandez has not been able to brush off the consequences. Results have directly affected the […]
Barcelona
/ 95 days agoWho could replace Xavi at Barcelona? 4 top names emerge
The news of Xavi Hernandez's departure from Barcelona as manager has fuelled speculation about who the Catalan club will seek as a replacement. The 44-year-old head coach made a daring announcement, confirming his intention to depart the club at the conclusion of the season. The former Spanish national team captain guided Barcelona to La Liga […]
Barcelona
/ 96 days agoXavi to leave Barcelona this summer; How his departure will hurt the club
Xavi's time as FC Barcelona manager is coming to an end. After losing 5-3 at home to Villarreal, Xavi said he will step down from the club at the end of June. He admits that it's time to move on for the betterment of Barcelona's future. Was the decision his own or did he announce […]