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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, reacts as he inspects the pitch prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
‘My mistake‘ — Xavi Hernandez analyzes what went wrong for him in his final season at Barcelona
FC Barcelona were a team reeling in mid-table when Xavi Hernandez took over as manager, succeeding Ronald Koeman. The Spaniard guided the...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 25: New FC Barcelona Head Coach Hansi Flick, Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona pose for a photo at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick is not the main man behind Barcelona’s physical transformation this season – Report
Hansi Flick has taken FC Barcelona by storm this season, guiding a young, vibrant squad to a domestic treble while delivering the...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MARCH 05: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first Leg match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio da Luz on March 05, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Xavi reveals conversation with Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick
FC Barcelona are thriving this season under German coach Hansi Flick, who took the reins from Xavi Hernández at the start of...
Xavi Hernández with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
Xavi Hernandez gives his verdict on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona
Although FC Barcelona were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League at the semi-final stage, there is no doubt that this has still...
LISBON, PORTUGAL - JANUARY 21: Raphinha of FC Barcelona runs onto the pitch after half time during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio do SL Benfica on January 21, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Raphinha opens up on his rocky relationship with former Barcelona coach Xavi
There is no doubt that Raphinha has been one of the most important players for FC Barcelona this season. In fact, the...
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 10: Xabi Alonso, Manager of Bayer Leverkusen, looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on February 10, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany.
Bayer Leverkusen eye former Barcelona manager as Xabi Alonso nears Real Madrid move
FC Barcelona added another trophy to their cabinet as they beat Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey 2025. The final...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 11: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Barcelona and SL Benfica at on March 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘I have nothing against him’… Pedri opens up on his relationship with former Barcelona coach amid reports of rift
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Xavi Hernández with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona is now only one game away from equaling Xavi’s unbeaten run
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 15: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona is presented with the Golden Boy 2024 award prior to the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and CD Leganes at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 15, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi Hernández sends 24-word message to Lamine Yamal following his Golden Boy Award win
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona not showing any significant improvement over Xavi’s in La Liga – Report
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GIRONA, SPAIN - MAY 04: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Xavi Hernández talks Messi and Barcelona in a recent interview
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 19: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 19, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Former Barcelona defender reveals why Xavi Hernandez was responsible for his departure
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 19: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 19, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Joan Laporta’s advisor discloses he wasn’t in favor of former Barcelona coach staying
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Xavi Hernández with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
‘Comparing my work to Xavi’s isn’t fair’… Barcelona coach says he does not want to be compared to his predecessor
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 26: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on before the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 26, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Report reveals the role Xavi played in 21-year-old Barcelona midfielder’s development
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Former FC Barcelona player and current CBS Presenter, Thierry Henry.
Thierry Henry says Xavi, not Flick, started the new era at Barcelona
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Xavi Hernández with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
Hansi Flick reveals more about the meeting between him and Xavi Hernandez
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Xavi Hernández with new Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick.
Xavi sends seven-word message to Hansi Flick after recent meeting
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and AS Monaco at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘He’s a 10 as a person’… Pau Cubarsi now heaps praise on former Barcelona coach
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Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique looks on during the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, south-eastern France, on May 15, 2024.
Luis Enrique compared Xavi’s Barcelona to Eibar after UCL humiliation
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