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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 09: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Xavi, head coach of Barcelona talks with the media during a press conference at Parc des Princes on April 09, 2024 in Paris, France.
Post-Villarreal defeat: Xavi’s emotional explanation of his Barcelona exit to the squad
Following a 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal, then FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez shocked everyone by announcing in the post-match press...
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.
‘We lack soul guys’… Xavi seen raising his voice in the Barcelona dressing room during Spanish Super Cup semi-final
It has been a few months since Xavi Hernadez was let go as the manager of FC Barcelona and the transition to...
Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 24, 2024.
Barcelona ace manages to prove Xavi wrong about him – Report
Robert Lewandowski has been key for this FC Barcelona team that has started the 2024-25 season in flying colors under the guidance...
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.
Report reveals Xavi’s stance on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona
FC Barcelona appointed Hansi Flick as the head coach of their first team after the departure of Xavi Hernandez at the end...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi looks on following the pre-season friendly football match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 1, 2023.
Xavi rejects offer from Serie A giants – Barcelona legend still in demand
Despite being one of the legends of the club, Xavi Hernandez and FC Barcelona did not part ways in the best fashion...
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.
Xavi’s camp believes Barcelona midfield star has been ‘misled’ by someone from the club
New controversy and news always seems to find its way to Barcelona and continues to pester the club. Even when things look...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured during the Spanish league football match between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria on May 16, 2024.
Xavi is ‘hurt and surprised’ by €80m Barcelona player’s statements – Report
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GIRONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
Hansi Flick takes different approach to La Liga Refs, unlike Xavi
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Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick is pictured before the Spanish league football match between Valencia CF and Barcelona at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia on August 17, 2024.
Hansi Flick is now suffering from the same problem that Xavi endured at Barcelona
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured during the Spanish league football match between UD Almeria and FC Barcelona at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games in Almeria on May 16, 2024.
‘An example for everyone’… Xavi sends praise towards departing Barcelona veteran
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TOPSHOT - Barcelona Spanish coach Xavi waves during a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on May 25, 2024. Text in the background reads in Catalan
‘It hasn’t been easy’… Barcelona legend opens up on Xavi’s departure
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Georgia's forward #07 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 Group F football match between Georgia and Portugal at the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen on June 26, 2024.
Georgian star’s EURO 2024 campaign justifies former Barcelona coach’s interest
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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 coach continues to ignore the incoming criticism
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MALLORCA, SPAIN - JUNE 08: Lamine Yamal of Spain looks on during the international friendly match between Spain and Northern Ireland at Estadi de Son Moix on June 08, 2024 in Mallorca, Spain.
‘It was strange’… Barcelona prodigy talks about Xavi’s dismissal
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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.
The future options for former Barcelona head coach – report
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FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1395582751, 1389568842 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid CF (L) and Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona. Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in El Clásico at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 16,2022 in Madrid, Spain. ***LEFT IMAGE*** MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: Head coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid CF looks on during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg Two match between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 03: Head coach Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC at Camp Nou on April 03, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain.
Real Madrid coach offers wisdom to departing Barcelona coach
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi smiles on the sidelines prior the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on February 17, 2024.
Xavi failed to give 19-year-old defender a debut despite pressure from Barcelona
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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.
The reason why Xavi wanted to part with on-loan Barcelona star
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BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona at Estadio de San Mames on March 03, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain.
Barcelona locker room rebelled against Xavi ahead of Rayo clash
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TOPSHOT - Barcelona Spanish coach Xavi waves during a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on May 25, 2024. Text in the background reads in Catalan
Xavi believed Barcelona superstar was unfit to lead the youngsters
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