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/ 219 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 […]
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/ 220 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 […]
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Barcelona
/ 223 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 […]
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Barcelona
/ 224 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 […]
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Barcelona
/ 229 days agoXavi says it'll be hard to win LaLiga when refs favor Real Madrid
Xavi claimed the referees in LaLiga are favoring Real Madrid, making it near impossible for Barcelona to challenge Los Blancos in the title race. Real Madrid picked up a massively controversial three points at the weekend with a win over Almeria. Carlo Ancelotti's side was the beneficiary of several calls to come back from a […]
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Barcelona
/ 258 days agoXavi gives Lewandowski stern talking to after La Liga scare
Barcelona's Xavi allegedly lost it with his players—and Robert Lewandowski in particular—during the match against Almeria due to their lack of effort. With 23 first-half opportunities and 41 overall, Barcelona have the most squandered opportunities of any club in the top five European leagues this season. At least, this is what Opta claims. Throughout December, […]
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/ 261 days agoMarquez to bide his time: Barcelona make decision on next boss
Reports indicate that certain Barcelona players want head coach Xavi to step down, which has led to a tense scenario in the Blaugrana dressing room. These whispers began after their 1-0 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matchday 4 loss to Shakhtar on Nov. 7. Most recently, after witnessing his Barcelona squad fight to a La […]
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/ 261 days agoBarcelona's Xavi applauds Club America on title before friendly
Barcelona does not have much time for rest before its December friendly against Club America in Dallas. The club's game at the Cotton Bowl is the day after Barcelona had a LaLiga win over Almeria. Knowing that, the Spanish side scheduled this match, nonetheless. It is a quick return for Barcelona in more ways than […]
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/ 267 days agoEx-teammate of Xavi lined up to replace him at Barcelona
Current Barcelona manager Xavi is under intense pressure, and the club is contemplating replacing him with another of their legendary former players. There has been much conjecture over the future of the Spanish manager due to his poor performance this season at the Camp Nou. Following his appointment as manager in November 2021, Xavi led […]
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/ 268 days agoBarcelona brass allegedly losing confidence in manager Xavi
Barcelona head coach Xavi is quickly losing confidence in the side's hierarchy as manager. The Catalan side recorded a rare loss at home to LaLiga leaders Girona on December 10th. They were then also shockingly beaten by Royal Antwerp in Champions League play this week. As a result of the recent stumbles, Xavi is in […]
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/ 298 days agoExplaining Barcelona's unexpected and dramatic dip in form
Barcelona won LaLiga last season to end its relative drought in league titles. After three years without winning the domestic top flight, Barcelona bested Real Madrid by 10 points. The Catalan club was not perfect in Xavi's first full season at the helm. It fell in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League again, […]
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/ 320 days agoLa Masia continues to pay dividends for cash-strapped Barcelona
La Masia has produced endless talents for FC Barcelona over the years. Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Carles Puyol and Cesc Fabregas all came through the ranks of the club's youth academy. However, Barcelona pivoted away from La Masia after those elite teams of the late 2000s and early 2010s. Barcelona spent money on transfers […]
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/ 338 days agoBarcelona set for 2024 summer clearout: Who could leave club?
The difficulties Barcelona had during the summer transfer window were more than just a lack of success in registering players. At the last minute, they were able to finalize the registration of Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix this summer. This is a tough position for a club with the Blaugrana's financial condition. The club ultimately […]
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/ 350 days agoXavi renews deal with Barcelona until 2025, new salary revealed
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has signed a new contract keeping him in the position until June 2025. It was discussed and confirmed informally by the Blaugrana board, although progress was slow. However, now everything is set in stone and made public. His previous contract was to expire in the summer of 2024. After some back-and-forth […]
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/ 359 days agoLaLiga demands Barcelona to reduce salary cap by $400 million
Barcelona continues to fight battles against financial issues courtesy of a revised salary cap from LaLiga. The Catalan club previously had a spending cap set at $693 million, second only to bitter rivals Real Madrid. Nevertheless, the Spanish top flight has dropped this spending limit to just $288 million. The spending cap is how much […]