Xavi Hernandez

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.

'Very bad' referee ended Barca's challenge: Xavi

Araujo was dismissed in the 29th minute for pulling down Bradley Barcola on the edge of the box with Barcelona leading 1-0 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate.

Expect another PSG thriller: Xavi

The five-time champions edged Luis Enrique's PSG side 3-2 in a Paris blockbuster last week and are aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2019.

Barca starlets Yamal, Cubarsi 'can define era of world football': Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Friday teenage stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi could go on to 'define an era' of world football.

PSG favourites in Barca clash: Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Saturday PSG were the favourites in their upcoming Champions League quarter-final tussle.

Napoli win one of best moments as Barca coach: Xavi

The Spanish champions won 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium to seal a 4-2 aggregate win against last year's Serie A winners, returning to the last eight for the first time since 2020.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Barca manager Xavi left wanting more after Napoli draw

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said he was satisfied with the point from their 1-1 draw with Napoli in their Champions League last-16 match on Wednesday but he could not help feeling the first leg tie had been there for the taking.

February 22, 2024
February 22, 2024

Xavi confident of Barca getting past Napoli after 'undeserved' draw

Xavi is optimistic of Barcelona reaching the quarterfinals of the Champions League despite watching his dominant team held 1-1 at Napoli on Wednesday.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Xavi wary of Napoli under new coach

Struggling Napoli sacked Walter Mazzarri and brought in Slovakia coach Francesco Calzona on Monday, 48 hours before they host Barcelona.

February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024

Barca cannot afford any more slip-ups: Xavi

Barcelona have little room for error if they are to defend their LaLiga title, manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday ahead of his side's trip to Celta Vigo.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Real Madrid 'adulterating' La Liga: Barca coach Xavi

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez complained Friday rivals Real Madrid are influencing referees "every week" and said it meant La Liga was "completely adulterated".

February 1, 2024
February 1, 2024

Roque fires Barca to narrow win over Osasuna

Barcelona ground out a 1-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga on Wednesday as Xavi Hernandez started his long farewell as coach of the champions.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Xavi 'liberated' by announcing Barcelona exit

Xavi Hernandez said on Tuesday he felt "liberated" after announcing that he would step down as Barcelona coach at the end of the season.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

'I could not believe it': Arteta slams Barca talk as 'fake news'

Having come through the fabled academy at Barcelona, Arteta has a long-standing connection to the Camp Nou.

January 29, 2024
January 29, 2024

How Xavi's Barca dream soured

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.

January 22, 2024
January 22, 2024

Xavi cries foul after Real’s ‘remontada’

Like Xavi, Almeria coach Garitano refrained himself from dissecting the refereeing decisions.

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