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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona speaks to supporters prior the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi’s words for new Barcelona gem resurface from last year
The ongoing season for FC Barcelona has not exactly delivered the best of surprises. Constant injury woes, inconsistencies in the results, and...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, celebrates after Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona (not pictured) scores his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi comes out with guns blazing after proving his critics wrong against Napoli
The win against Napoli last night was a significant achievement for this FC Barcelona team, and it will have impacts on the...
FC Barcelona's vice president Rafael Yuste (L) greets Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi as he arrives for a training session at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, on April 4, 2023, on the eve of the Spanish Cup semi-final football match against Real Madrid.
Barcelona Vice President backs Xavi after Napoli win
The clash against Napoli saw FC Barcelona emerge victorious with a convincing scoreline. A 3-1 victory is what it took for La...
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 finds the solution to the defensive woes of Barcelona – report
Across the first half and beyond of the season, FC Barcelona looked quite defensively vulnerable. Conceding not just regularly, but often at...
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.
Out-of-form star could complete Barcelona frontline against Napoli
A true test for FC Barcelona awaits them in the Montjuic Stadium in the form of a visiting Napoli. The UEFA Champions...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi gives a press conference 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.
Xavi talks Lamine, Cubarsi, Ferran, Christensen, Lobotka ahead of Barcelona vs Napoli
Xavi Hernandez will be leading his FC Barcelona team into a most important fixture this Tuesday as his side is set to...
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.
Xavi’s decisions could make or break Barcelona against Napoli
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Barcelona have a German option to replace Pedri, de Jong as well
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi walks during the medal ceremony after the Spanish Super Cup final football match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh, on January 14, 2024.
Barcelona unable to appoint one of the best possible options as Xavi’s successor
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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 prepares De Jong’s replacement for Barcelona vs Napoli
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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.
Xavi reaping the benefits of €40m-rated Barcelona star’s changed role – report
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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.
Barcelona could look at certain tweaks to face Napoli – report
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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 gives way to a new 18-year-old Barcelona starlet
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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’s gamble seems to be paying off at Barcelona – report
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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.
Xavi talks Cubarsi, Yamal, Christensen, Cancelo after Barcelona 1-0 Mallorca
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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 shares update about €90m Barcelona star’s injury: ‘Not as serious’
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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, Roque, Fermin, Ancelotti ahead of Barcelona vs Mallorca
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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.
Ten gems from the quarry Xavi can call upon to help Barcelona
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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.
Barcelona continue to fall as Xavi’s departure approaches – report
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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.
Xavi’s alternatives to replace injured Barcelona duo – report
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