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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 special plan to help Barcelona overcome Athletic Club
Up next for FC Barcelona is a dangerous trip to the Lion’s den over in Bilbao. With Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club waiting,...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 31: Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Joao Cancelo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
The reasons why Barcelona remains patient with Vitor Roque
Faith in the youth is a great virtue that continues to be adapted by FC Barcelona. The Catalan giants are considered to...
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, applauds the fans after the draw in the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC at the American Express Community Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Brighton, England.
Guardiola’s chosen one to replace Xavi lands a blow on Barcelona
The quest to find the next coach for FC Barcelona continues to be a hot topic in Spain. Xavi Hernandez has already...
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - FEBRUARY 13: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, applauds the fans at full-time following the team's victory in the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between F.C. Copenhagen and Manchester City at Parken Stadium on February 13, 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Pep Guardiola tells FC Barcelona which coach to go after – report
FC Barcelona have been fortunate enough to have seen some of the greatest footballing minds be a part of the club. Beyond...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends an open door training session, at the Ciudad Deportiva training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona on December 30, 2023.
Nine Barcelona starlets called upon by Xavi to aid the first team
FC Barcelona are going to be put under a lot of pressure heading into their upcoming games. La Blaugrana have already faced...
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 special game preparations begin to give Barcelona results
The world of football is always evolving, and Barcelona has to catch up to that speed. La Blaugrana know about the demands...
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’s new Barcelona experiment continues to flourish – report
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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 remains torn apart between Barcelona wonderkid and veteran soldier
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FC Barcelona Sports Director Anderson de Souza Deco is pictured at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on September 2, 2023.
Deco seems open to Xavi’s continuation at Barcelona – report
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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.
Barcelona already have an alternative plan in mind for Xavi
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Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann is pictured 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 cut their managerial shortlist to four candidates – report
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GENOA, ITALY - DECEMBER 29: Simone Inzaghi, head coach of Inter, reacts during the Serie A TIM match between Genoa CFC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on December 29, 2023 in Genoa, Italy.
Barcelona could face two problems as they eye Serie A manager
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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 Hernandez’s post-Barcelona plans – report
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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, applauds the fans after the draw in the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC at the American Express Community Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Brighton, England.
Barcelona set one condition for Italian coach to replace Xavi – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Fermin Lopez (L) of FC Barcelona celebrates with his team mates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
The two untouchables for Xavi’s Barcelona in 2024 – report
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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.
17-year-old Barcelona gem to carry on Xavi’s legacy – report
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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 calls upon a new Barcelona gem to join his merry bunch
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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.
Barcelona gem surpasses even Xavi’s thinking at times – report
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi gestures on the sidelines during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on February 24, 2024.
Xavi talks Raphinha, Felix, De Jong, La Liga hopes after Barcelona 4-0 Getafe
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi gestures during the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Royal Antwerp FC and FC Barcelona at the Bosuilstadion in Antwerp, on December 13, 2023.
Xavi names one quality he wants to see in his Barcelona successor
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