Xavi Hernandez

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.

'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.

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.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Xavi threatens 'to pack his bags' if Barca players no longer follow him

Under-pressure Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said on Wednesday he would resign if his squad no longer believed in him following last weekend's heavy Spanish Super Cup final loss to Real Madrid.

January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Barca lacking in every way in Madrid thrashing: Xavi

The Spanish champions were thrashed in Saudi Arabia by their bitter Clasico rivals and Xavi said his team gave a bad account of themselves.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

Xavi hopeful Super Cup can create another Barca turning point

The Spanish champions are languishing in third place in La Liga.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Barca can't afford players like Mbappe, Haaland: Xavi

Barcelona forked out fees in excess of 100 million euros ($109.24 million) for Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele between 2017-19, but the club's financial issues mean they are unlikely to splurge on big new signings anytime soon.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Xavi demands Barca defensive improvement

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called on his team to improve defensively in 2024 after a shaky start to the season.

December 21, 2023
December 21, 2023

Sergi Roberto fires Barca to victory over Almeria

Xavi Hernandez's side ended 2023 with a win thanks to Sergi Roberto's double and a first-half goal from Raphinha.

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

Xavi calls on Felix to let Atletico criticism inspire him

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called on Joao Felix to use criticism from his former Atletico Madrid team-mates to motivate him when the teams meet on Sunday in La Liga.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Single annual international break can reduce injuries: Xavi

A revamped calendar with a single international break could resolve the travel time and injury issues faced by many players, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday.

November 25, 2023
November 25, 2023

Hurting Barca face Rayo after Gavi injury

Champions Barcelona visit Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday reeling after midfield Gavi's devastating cruciate ligament injury, which is set to rule him out for the rest of the season..Coach Xavi Hernandez has called the 19-year-old the "soul" of the team on multiple occasions and his

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