Xavi

This section covers Xavi’s time as head coach — from key matches and press conferences to tactics, transfers, and major turning points during his tenure.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JULY 25: Hansi Flick faces the media as he is unveiled as new FC Barcelona Coach at Spotify Camp Nou on July 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick abandons Xavi’s ways of rewarding the Barcelona team
For FC Barcelona, the objective every season is to ensure victory in all competitions and win titles. Despite their clear financial struggles...
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 07: Andres Iniesta speaks to prior to the preseason friendly match between Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami at National Stadium on February 07, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
Andres Iniesta talks Yamal, Nico, Xavi, Barcelona return
In the current FC Barcelona team, there is a high degree of involvement of players from La Masia, with the likes of...
Spain's midfielder #18 Martin Zubimendi addresses a press conference at the team base camp in Donaueschingen, on June 18, 2024, during the UEFA Euro 2024 football Championship.
Spanish pivot denies any contact with former Barcelona coach
In the upcoming summer transfer window, the top priority of FC Barcelona would be the addition of a competent midfield pivot. This...
BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Lamine Yamal of Spain in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Yamal talks Nico, Xavi, Lewandowski, his recent conversation with Flick
Several FC Barcelona stars are representing their national sides in the UEFA EURO 2024 which is already underway, but most of the...
GIRONA, SPAIN - MAY 04: Oriol Romeu of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at Montilivi Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Girona, Spain.
‘Couldn’t sleep’… Out-of-favor Barcelona pivot remembers his last season
Despite their weak financial condition, FC Barcelona were able to incorporate several important players in the last summer transfer window. Some of...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 26: Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring the teams second goal with Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Sevilla FC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 26, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
‘Very grateful’… Barcelona gem thanks Xavi after international debut
With the 2023-24 season having ended for FC Barcelona, their players have left the club to either enjoy their vacations or to...
Barcelona's French defender #23 Jules Kounde and Barcelona's Uruguayan defender #04 Ronald Araujo talk during the warming up before the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on April 21, 2024.
Barcelona star more open to renewing now that Xavi is leaving
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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 10: Ilkay Gndogan of Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona at Parc des Princes on April 10, 2024 in Paris, France.
Barcelona star’s entourage denies giving consultation about new coach
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Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #06 Gavi arrives before the start of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on October 22, 2023.
Injured Barcelona gem travels with the team and Xavi to Seville
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WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 09: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of Germany looks on after the team's defeat in the international friendly match between Germany and Japan at Volkswagen Arena on September 09, 2023 in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Hansi Flick expected to breathe new life into Barcelona gem
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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.
Brighton coach set to become free agent amidst Barcelona links
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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.
Barcelona Director Deco’s position also at risk, claims Romero
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives the team instructions during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Four reasons why Barcelona want PSG midfielder for next season
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Barcelona's Spanish defender #03 Alejandro Balde arrives for a training session in Barcelona on November 27, 2023, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League 1st round group H football match against FC Porto.
Injured Barcelona defender to stay, set for starting role next season
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SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - MAY 04: Julian Araujo of UD Las Palmas challenges Ander Barrenetxea of Real Sociedad during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Sociedad and UD Las Palmas at Reale Arena on May 04, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Barcelona loanee fullback making a case for a place in Xavi’s team
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Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski warms up before the start of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 30, 2024.
Barcelona to meet with star player’s agent to finalize his future
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Catalonia's regional president Pere Aragones stands flanked by Barcelona's president Joan Laporta (L) and Girona's president Delfi Geli before the Spanish league football match between Girona FC and FC Barcelona at the Montilivi stadium in Girona on May 4, 2024.
Barcelona to have serious consequences of the loss to Girona
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gives the team instructions during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 21, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Xavi eyeing two midfielders to bolster Barcelona squad this summer
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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.
Free-scoring Barcelona midfielder creates a new dilemma for Xavi
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi is pictured before the Spanish league football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and FC Barcelona at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on March 17, 2024.
Xavi’s continuity can jeopardize promising defender’s Barcelona future
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