Tag: Barcelona
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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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REVEALED: Xavi’s three demands in Barca deal, includes Raheem Sterling
Xavi will return to Barcelona with three demands he insist be met. After several days of negotiations over a release from his contract, the Qataris have confirmed Xavi is now leaving to return to the Nou Camp and replace sacked coach Ronald Koeman. Sport says during talks with Barca officials, Xavi pushed for agreement over…
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Xavi makes Barca confession to Al Duhail player
Al Sadd coach Xavi has admitted he doesn’t know if he’ll be taking the Barcelona job. Xavi was in charge of Al Sadd for yesterday’s 3-3 draw with Al Duhail as Barca directors Rafa Yuste and Mateu Alemany touched down in Doha in the morning. After the game, Al Duhail’s Assim Omer Al Haj Madibo…
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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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UCL: I want Liverpool version of Coutinho – Barca coach
Barcelona caretaker coach Sergi admits he wants to help Philippe Coutinho rediscover his best form. Sergi was speaking ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv. On Coutinho, he said, “This is my idea. I have spoken with all the players, also with him. The Camp Nou whistled at me, even when I was…
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Barca give details of Sergio Aguero heart arrhythmia
Barcelona have announced Sergio Aguero will be out for at least three months after he was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. Aguero felt chest pains in Barcelona’s LaLiga Santander match with Alaves, eventually leaving the field. Tests after the game revealed a cardiac arrhythmia. The Argentine was transferred to hospital for a cardiology examination on…
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La Liga: I should’ve sacked Koeman earlier – Laporta
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has explained his decision to sack Ronald Koeman. Laporta was clear that the targets for this season did not look like they were going to be met. “The situation was not sustainable. We needed to act. We were not on course to achieve the objectives of the season, which is to…
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Ronald Koeman reacts after Barcelona sacking
Sacked Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has ducked questions about his future plans. The Dutchman was fired by Barca president Joan Laporta while on their flight together back from defeat to Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night. Koeman, 58, was approached by AD for a reaction to his firing, but he was reluctant to speak. “I don’t…
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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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La Liga: Barcelona sack Koeman after Rayo Vallecano defeat
La Liga club Barcelona have announced the sacking of coach Ronald Koeman. The board has relieved the Dutchman of his duties as head coach on Wednesday following the 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano. After months of speculation regarding his future, the defeat to Real Madrid in Sunday’s Clasico coupled with the loss away at Rayo…