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Bayern Munich's German head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts during an interview prior to the German first division Bundesliga football match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munich in Leverkusen, western Germany on February 10, 2024.
Barcelona getting interested in Bayern coach to replace Xavi
The search for Xavi Hernandez’s replacement at FC Barcelona is continuing unabated, but there is still a lot of uncertainty regarding who...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 08: New FC Barcelona Head Coach Xavi Hernandez (L) and Joan Laporta, President of FC Barcelona walk across the pitch during a press conference at Camp Nou on November 08, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain.
No change in Laporta’s plans regarding Xavi at Barcelona
The draw in their last La Liga game against Granada was a disappointing game for FC Barcelona for several reasons. The inability...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on from the dugout prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona vs Napoli could potentially decide Xavi’s fate
There are simply no more excuses left for FC Barcelona to divert their failures onto. La Blaugrana are bruised and battered, and...
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.
Barcelona higher-ups want Real Madrid, Liverpool legend to replace Xavi
One of the important decisions that FC Barcelona will have to make before the start of the next season is that of...
Former footballer Bojan Krkic (L) and Barcelona's Sports Director Anderson de Souza Deco wait for the start of the the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on January 31, 2024.
Deco rules out two candidates to replace Xavi at Barcelona
One of the most urgent pieces of business that FC Barcelona have on their hands in the coming months is to find...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi looks on during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, on January 14, 2024.
Xavi puts his faith in 22-year-old subsidiary gem for Barcelona vs Granada
FC Barcelona are set to take on Granada in a couple of hours in La Liga. The team from Andalusia is going...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured sitting on the bench prior to the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on February 3, 2024.
Xavi talks Raphinha, Araujo, Yamal, Cubarsi, Cancelo ahead of Barcelona vs Granada
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FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
Barcelona rule out Portuguese coach to replace Xavi
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Netherland's coach and former Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman looks on from the sidelines before the Euro 2024 qualifying football match between the Netherlands and France at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on October 13, 2023.
Barcelona coaching job an “assault on mental health”, claims Ronald Koeman
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Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte (L) and Chelsea's German head coach Thomas Tuchel (R) shake hands after the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge in London on August 14, 2022. - The game finished 2-2. - RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications.
Former Chelsea, Juventus coach offered to Barcelona
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured sitting on the bench prior to the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on February 3, 2024.
Three possible Xavi replacements discarded by Barcelona Director
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Pedri of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi still has one complaint from his Barcelona Golden Boy – report
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured sitting on the bench prior to the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on February 3, 2024.
Four reasons behind Xavi’s pivot experiment at Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 20: Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Almeria at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on December 20, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona veteran vows to give his all for Xavi
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Barcelona's midfielder Xavi Hernandez waves as he takes part in the celebrations held for their victory over Juventus, one day after the UEFA Champions League final football, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on June 7, 2015. Luis Suarez and Neymar scored second-half goals to give Barcelona a 3-1 Champions League final victory over Juventus on June 6, 2015 as the Spaniards became the first team to twice win the European treble.
Real Madrid throw dirt on Xavi’s legendary career at Barcelona
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Son of late Barcelona legend dreams of coaching the club – report
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FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023. Barcelona signed Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on loan until the end of the season.
Victory against Alaves had significance deeper than just three points for Barcelona
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona leaves the pitch following injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
17-year-old Barcelona defender continues to justify his selection
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured sitting on the bench prior to the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on February 3, 2024.
Xavi’s pivot gamble seems to pay off for Barcelona – report
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured sitting on the bench prior to the Spanish league football match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on February 3, 2024.
Xavi talks Roque, Christensen, Yamal, Pedri, Gundogan after Alaves 1-3 Barcelona
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