Tag: Xavi
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Barcelona legend Xavi contracts coronavirus
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has confirmed that he tested positive for coronavirus and will be in self-isolation. Xavi, who now manages Qatar Stars League football club ”Al Sadd” will miss his side’s return to competitive action against Al Khor tonight. In a post on Instagram, Xavi wrote: “A few days ago, following the @qsl…
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If I was Xavi, I’d never join this Barcelona – Laporta
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta has warned Xavi off a return to the Nou Camp. Al Sadd coach revealed that he turned down the chance to succeed Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona boss in January. Laporta, who is thought to be interested in running in the upcoming presidential elections at the Camp Nou, spoke out against…
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Xavi will be Barca coach sooner – Bartomeu
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has admitted Xavi will become the club’s manager “sooner or later” but revealed the club is ready to back Quique Setien for next season. The Catalans have struggled to impress under Setien and are currently second in La Liga with Real Madrid in pole position to claim the league title.…
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La Liga: Xavi admits preparing to coach Barca
Xavi has revealed his staff are preparing “a lot” to coach Barcelona as the Camp Nou great eyes a return. The current Al-Sadd boss was linked with the Barca vacancy earlier this year when the La Liga champions sacked Ernesto Valverde, before they turned to Quique Setien in January. Barca have struggled to convince this…
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I told Xavi to take Barca job before Messi retires – Eto’o
Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o admits he’s urged Xavi to return to the Nou Camp before Lionel Messi retires. Al Sadd coach Xavi turned down the job at Barca over the New Year ahead of Quique Setien replacing Ernesto Valverde. And Eto’o says he’s since spoken to Xavi about returning to the Blaugrana. He revealed,…
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Xavi would be under pressure as Barca coach – Rivaldo
Former Brazil international Rivaldo has revealed that Xavi would be a good fit as manager at Camp Nou – but must face up to a huge weight of expectation. Xavi, a former captain of Barca has also spoken recently of his desire to take over as manager of his old team, although the former Spain…
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Why I rejected Barca offer – Xavi
Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez, has explained that he turned down an opportunity to become the club’s new manager because he is only just beginning his managerial career. Xavi appeared set to replace Ernesto Valverde at the Nou Camp after Barcelona chiefs, Eric Abidal and Oscar Grau held talks with him in Doha and offered him…
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I want Barca, Premier League job – Xavi
Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi wants to return to his former club as manager, but is also keen to manage in the Premier League. Xavi made over 700 appearances for his boyhood club Barcelona and is the third most capped Spanish international footballer, playing 133 times for his country. The man who was at…
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I don’t see Neymar returning to Barca – Xavi
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandes believes there is no chance that Brazil forward, Neymar will rejoin the LaLiga champions in the near future. Neymar is in his second season at Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Camp Nou in 2017, but the 26-year-old is already linked with a return to Barca. The Brazil star reportedly met with Andre…