Xavi Hernandez
Barcelona fans furious at Messi for ‘liking’ post after Inter draw
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lionel Messi angered Barcelona fans by ‘liking’ a post by Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez after the Italians put the La Liga club on the brink of exiting the Champions League. Xavi’s side were held to a 3-3 draw at the Camp Nou, which has left the Catalans on the cusp of dropping into the UEFA […]
Xavi thanks Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Barcelona head coach Xavi has thanked Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, describing the player as a ‘gift from heaven’. The Gabon skipper joined the Catalans in the January transfer window after Arsenal agreed to cancel his contract at the Emirates. Aubameyang took a pay-cut in order to move to Barca and despite barely playing for the […]
Messi warned Barcelona boss Xavi against signing Xavi Simons during dinner
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Lionel Messi has reportedly warned Barcelona manager Xavi against a move for namesake and former academy graduate Xavi Simons. The 18-year-old, who missed the penalty in PSG’s French Cup exit to Nice on Monday, came through Barca’s academy but left the club in 2019 after being offered a huge deal by the […]
Xavi tells Barcelona to sign Liverpool star as part of Camp Nou rebuild
New Barcelona manager Xavi has asked the club to bring Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara back to the Camp Nou. Thiago had previously been tipped to be Xavi’s long-term heir at the heart of the Barcelona midfielder after his emergence from La Masia. The Spain international left in 2013, winning 15 major honours during his seven […]
Xavi implements 10 strict rules at Barcelona – just like Lampard did at Chelsea
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has followed in the footsteps of former Chelsea coach Frank Lampard when it comes to laying down the law as manager. The Barcelona legend took over the helm at the Camp Nou last week after his two-year spell in charge of Qatari based team Al Sadd. And it hasn’t taken Xavi […]
Lionel Messi tells Barcelona his pick to replace Ronald Koeman
Lionel Messi has endorsed Barcelona’s push to make Xavi their new manager after the exit of Ronald Koeman, according to reports. Koeman was sacked by Barcelona on Wednesday night after the team’s disappointing start to the campaign. The La Liga giants have recorded just four wins from 10 matches in La Liga this season, while […]
Luis Suarez fires warning to Xavi against replacing Koeman at Barcelona
Luis Suarez has sent a warning to his former teammate Xavi Hernandez to resist the temptation of rejoining Barcelona should Ronald Koeman leave after a poor run of results. The Catalan side are in a state of disarray after yesterday’s 3-0 defeat against Benfica which leaves them bottom of Champions League Group E without a […]
Barcelona legend Xavi tests positive for coronavirus
Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi Hernandez has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19. The current manager of Qatar Stars League club Al Sadd, explained on Instagram that he wasn’t having any symptoms but will self-isolate until he recovers fully. Xavi said: “Today I will not be able to accompany my team in the return to official competition. David […]
Iniesta hits out at Barcelona for trying to replace Valverde with Xavi
Andres Iniesta has backed his former team-mate Xavi Hernandez to become Barcelona’s new manager but has criticised the Spanish club for their treatment of Ernesto Valverde. Xavi Hernandez confirmed he met Barcelona officials despite Ernesto Valverde still being in charge of the club. According to reports in Spain, Xavi has turned down an approach to take […]