Tag: Al Sadd
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Barca coach Xavi to go back to Al Sadd
Barcelona coach Xavi wants to go back to former club Al Sadd to strengthen his attack. Sport says he knows they need more goal threat up front and is interested in bringing Algerian forward Baghdad Bounedjah to Barça from his former side Al Sadd. He was the top scorer there last season and this campaign…
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Barca appoints Xavi as new head coach
La Liga club Barcelona has named Xavi as their new permanent head coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. Koeman’s 14-month reign came to an end following Barca’s 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on October 27, with the Dutch boss failing to convince. Barca have now turned to another club legend in an effort to…
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Barcelona reach agreement with Al Sadd for Xavi
Barcelona reach agreement with Al Sadd for Xavi
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Barca chiefs in Doha for Xavi deal
La Liga giant Barcelona expect to secure the signing of new coach Xavi today. Sport says Barca directors Rafa Yuste and Mateu Alemany are in Doha and currently in talks with Al Sadd president Mohammed bin Hamad. Xavi will lead Al Sadd against Al Duhail on Thursday and then put pen to paper on a…
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Al Sadd want Barca identity to replace Xavi
Al Sadd have plans to replace Xavi with another coach boasting a Barcelona background. Barca and Al Sadd are thrashing out compensation terms for Xavi, who has agreed personal terms over a return to the Nou Camp. Sport says Al Sadd plan to replace their coach with another Barca identity in order to maintain continuity.…
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Xavi responds to Barca questions after Al Sadd meeting
Al Sadd have informed Xavi he can leave for Barcelona so long as his buyout clause is met. It’s understood Xavi’s contract carries a €1m release clause should Barca come calling. Meanwhile, Marca reports Xavi met with the leaders of the Qatar club on Thursday, intimating his desire to taken the newly vacant job at…
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My idea is to coach Barca – Xavi
Al Sadd coach Xavi says his ambition to return to Barcelona remains. Xavi famously turned down Barca 18 months ago, convinced he wasn’t ready for the job at the time. However, the former Blaugrana captain now says: “My idea is to coach Barcelona. “I have never hidden it, it is my goal and my dream.…
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No reason to rush Barcelona – Xavi
Al Sadd coach Xavi stands by his decision not to accept an offer to return to Barcelona. Xavi has been offered the job twice but, while the Spaniard admits that turning down his boyhood club was difficult, he felt it wasn’t the right moment. “Fortunately or unfortunately I have said no to Barcelona twice, due…
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Club World Cup: See team to face Liverpool in semi-final
A stunning long-range shot from Leonel Vangioni and an awful mistake by Gabi set CONCACAF champions Monterrey on their way to a 3-2 win over Al Sadd on Saturday. The win earned them a place in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-finals against European champions Liverpool. The Mexican side, who had to survive a second-half…