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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.
Xavi talks Laporta, Deco, his future, ahead of Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano
The top managerial position at FC Barcelona is once again surrounded with uncertainty as recent reports on the subject indicate that the...
Barcelona's president Joan Laporta arrives to a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match against Paris SG at the training center in Barcelona on April 15, 2024.
Barcelona can replace Xavi without needing to worry about FFP
A lot of hope rides on the management of FC Barcelona to make the right decisions moving forward. The Catalan club has...
FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta (L) and Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi arrive for a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on April 25, 2024.
Barcelona President determined to part ways with Xavi – report
It has only been some weeks since both Joan Laporta and Xavi Hernandez appeared in a presser together to announce that the...
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA - OCTOBER 16: Marcelo Gallardo head coach of River Plate looks on after a match between River Plate and Rosario Central as part of Liga Profesional 2022 at Estadio Más Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti on October 16, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Argentine coach praised by Guardiola among the candidates to replace Xavi at Barcelona
Since his press conference prior to the match against Almeria, the position of Xavi Hernandez on the FC Barcelona bench has become...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi addresses a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Five Barcelona players unhappy with Xavi’s decisions – report
Having failed to win any major trophy this season, tensions are mounting at FC Barcelona. Earlier, it seemed that despite this trophyless...
CADIZ, SPAIN - APRIL 13: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, arrives at the stadium prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Cadiz CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on April 13, 2024 in Cadiz, Spain.
Xavi set to be sacked in another twist in the Barcelona managerial saga
The top managerial position at Barcelona has experienced a roller coaster of a year. Xavi, who started the season in the best...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi addresses a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi wants Barcelona Atletic captain as part of the first team next season
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends a training session with teammates on the eve of the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Napoli and Barcelona at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium on February 20, 2024.
Xavi talks Barcelona, summer plans, rotations ahead of Almeria clash
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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 talks about two stars who could leave Barcelona in summer
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 13: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 13, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi shares why he snubbed €40m Barcelona player vs Real Sociedad
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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.
Barcelona coach praises the youth and highlights future needs
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SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Xavi closely assessing 17-year-old Barcelona Juvenil fullback
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi addresses a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi talks Pedri, Fati, Imanol, Zubimendi ahead of Barcelona vs Real Sociedad
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi uncovers a new Barcelona defensive gem from Pau Cubarsi’s generation
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi arrives for a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against SSC Napoli at the training center in Barcelona on March 11, 2024.
Young Barcelona fullback could get his chance against Real Sociedad
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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 to rely on veteran Barcelona defender for remaining La Liga games
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Barcelona director continues to point his finger at Xavi – report
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Barcelona's players congratulate Barcelona's Danish defender #15 Andreas Christensen (C) after scoring Barcelona's third goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on April 10, 2024.
Jack-of-all-trades Barcelona star has already convinced Xavi to keep him
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi addresses a press conference at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on January 30, 2024.
Xavi backs 23-year-old Barcelona loanee’s return next season
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The main entrance of La Masia ( Famed FC Barcelona academy ) Residence, Oriol Tort Education Center, in Sant Joan Despi is pictured on September 20, 2021. - Many players from Barcelona's youth system go on to have careers in football, as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carles Puyol, Pep Guardiola or Gerard Pique.
16-year-old Barcelona prodigy remains on Xavi’s radar – report
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