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.
VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves and FC Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on February 03, 2024 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
South American prodigy remains sure about his Barcelona future
Vitor Roque was the only addition made to the FC Barcelona squad in the last winter transfer window, as he came to...
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Xavi sees 16-year-old Barcelona pivot as club’s pick for the future
Earning the right to play for a club like FC Barcelona comes with its many challenges. Not every young, aspiring talent gets...
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 could call up a new Barcelona midfield gem for Valencia clash
It would appear that the dependence of Barcelona on their youth continues to prevail. Even at the end of a miserable season...
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’s stay can allow Barcelona to land Guardiola, Enrique or Arteta – report
The head coach position at FC Barcelona is subject to a lot of uncertainty at the moment. Xavi had already announced in...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 31: Vitor Roque of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona can still make use of the final few matchdays – Opinion
Without a doubt, it would appear that FC Barcelona has seen their season come to a premature end. While they still need...
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 could sacrifice his Golden Boy in Barcelona vs Real Madrid
The El Clasico tonight can very possibly be the last big game for Xavi Hernandez as the FC Barcelona head coach. The...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi applauds at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Barcelona and Paris SG at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on April 16, 2024.
‘It’s tough’… Barcelona megastar provides heartfelt advice to Xavi
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Oscar Hernandez, Interim Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
The ‘Klopp’ of Barcelona remains invincible – report
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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 may finally need to give in to his Brazilian gem at Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 24: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on February 24, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Yamal names two former Barcelona superstars whom he tries to imitate
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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 have one last chance to unite Xavi with his dream signing
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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 outlines the next step for Barcelona wonderkid duo
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Hector Fort and Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona look on during a pitch inspection prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
‘Puyol’… 17-year-old Barcelona defensive gem names his idol
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Barcelona's Danish defender #15 Andreas Christensen (L) and Napoli's Slovak midfielder #68 Stanislav Lobotka vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 12, 2024.
Napoli star keeps his options open as Barcelona remains enticed
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi (R) and Athletic Bilbao's Spanish coach Ernesto Valverde hug prior the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, on October 23, 2022.
Former Barcelona coach could give Xavi’s team a lifeline – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Xavi, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on from the dugout prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Four coaches Barcelona still consider for next season – report
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FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - MARCH 26: Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of Germany looks on after the international friendly match between Germany and Netherlands at Deutsche Bank Park on March 26, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Four coaches Barcelona have discarded as future options – report
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MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 17: Hector Fort and Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona look on during a pitch inspection prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on March 17, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.
Barcelona have their youngsters ready for next season – report
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Barcelona's Portuguese defender #02 Joao Cancelo gestures during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first Leg football match between Napoli and Barcelona at the Diego-Armando-Maradona stadium in Naples on February 21, 2024.
Joao Cancelo talks playing at Barcelona, Xavi, Lamine, Cubarsi, PSG
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Paris Saint-Germain's Spanish headcoach Luis Enrique looks on prior to the French L1 football match between FC Nantes and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the La Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France, on February 17, 2024.
Luis Enrique reveals why Barcelona return isn’t happening soon
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