Xavi Hernandez

Barca convey me 'calmness and confidence': Xavi

Spanish media widely reported Friday that Xavi would be sacked in the coming weeks but the coach said Barcelona had "conveyed calmness" to him.

Barca coach Xavi set for sack: reports

Catalan radio station RAC-1 said president Joan Laporta had decided to sack Xavi, with daily newspaper Sport confirming the news, while AS said Barcelona were already deciding who would replace the coach.

Lopez double earns Barca win at relegated Almeria

Young Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez struck twice to secure his team a hard-fought 2-0 win at Almeria on Thursday in La Liga.

Barca have 'huge amount' to change next season: Xavi

"We will keep fighting and next season we have to change a huge amount of things," said Xavi.

President, fan support key in decision to stay: Xavi

In January, with Barcelona on a miserable run of form, Xavi said he would walk away from his post in the summer despite having a year left on his contract.

Xavi to continue as Barcelona coach

"Xavi will continue and is very excited, there is unanimity in the club's board that he should continue," club vice-president Rafa Yuste told reporters outside Laporta's home in Barcelona later on Wednesday.

'Shameful' La Liga has no goal-line technology: Xavi

The coach was furious after Lamine Yamal had a shot which Barcelona said crossed the line not given as a goal after officials could not prove that it had using VAR.

Bellingham gives Real Madrid late Clasico win over Barcelona

Jude Bellingham snatched Real Madrid a dramatic 3-2 Clasico win over champions Barcelona on Sunday to take them 11 points clear at the top of La Liga with six matches remaining.

LaLiga title race on the line at Clasico against Real, Xavi says

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez said winning Sunday's "El Clasico" in the Spanish capital is the only way his side can hold off Real Madrid's run to the LaLiga title - the only remaining major silverware Barca could win this season.

July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022

Dembele wants to win Champions League with Barcelona

French international winger Ousmane Dembele, whose contract with Barcelona expired last month, ended six months of speculation  by agreeing to 'rejoin' the Catalan side, the club announced on Thursday.

July 6, 2022
July 6, 2022

'Xavi will be the one who will decide my position here at Barca'

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie said the opportunity of playing under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez was crucial in his decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan.

January 9, 2018
January 9, 2018

Neymar is like Messi and will be a reference point in the coming years, says Xavi

Legendary midfielder Xavi Hernandez shares his opinion regarding PSG’s Neymar and also on how Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side influenced tactical aspects of the modern game.

December 1, 2017
December 1, 2017

Xavi recalls first time he watched Messi

Barcelona’s legendary midfielder Xavi Hernandez recalls how he was taken aback by Lionel Messi’s talent when the latter first broke into the Barca squad .

August 14, 2017
August 14, 2017

Barcelona need to renew squad, says Busquets

Midfielder Sergio Busquets insists that Barcelona must renew their squad after the defeat to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup at home.

July 20, 2017
July 20, 2017

Barcelona have been sleeping, says Xavi

Legendary Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez calls on the club to return to their stylistic roots and the philosophy of the famed La Masia academy, in an interview with digital magazine the Tactical Room.

September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016

'Xavi is irrelevant'

Cristiano Ronaldo uses his post-match interview following his goalscoring return against Osasuna to hit back at former Barcelona midfielder Xavi's comments.

September 11, 2016
September 11, 2016

I won three Ballons d'Or to Xavi's zero: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo takes aim at Xavi following the former Barcelona midfielder's comments claiming Lionel Messi is superior.

October 28, 2015
October 28, 2015

How Lionel Messi evolved at Barcelona this season

Even a superstar like Messi of Barcelona needs to evolve to stay ahead of the curve especially when he faces stiff competition from Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.

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