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Xavi Hernandez praised Ter Stegen for his understanding and cooperation following Barcelona's decision to remove him from the captaincy, but quickly deleted his supportive comment, possibly due to pressure or to avoid involvement in club drama.
Barcelona sacked head coach Xavi Hernández, who had plans to overhaul the squad by moving on key players like Robert Lewandowski, João Félix, João Cancelo, and Vitor Roque. Xavi's dismissal came after a trophy-less season, and sources indicate that Hansi Flick is set to replace him. Lewandowski, who wishes to stay, shares an agent with Flick, while Félix and Cancelo are set to return to their parent clubs. Roque, a recent signing, struggled for game time and may leave permanently if not retained.
Xavi Hernández announced he is leaving Barcelona with a "clear conscience" after the club decided to part ways with him. He stated that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain the reasons behind this decision. Xavi, who led Barcelona to a league title last year, will coach his final game against Sevilla on Sunday. Speculation suggests former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick might replace him.
Xavi Hernández has been informed by Barcelona president Joan Laporta that he will not continue as head coach next season. Despite the messy saga, Xavi expressed gratitude for the opportunity to coach his beloved club and maintained his composure, emphasizing his pride in the team's efforts and his continued support for the club.
Xavi Hernandez has confirmed he will not continue as Barcelona's first-team manager next season, with Hansi Flick set to take over. In a heartfelt message, Xavi expressed pride in his tenure, thanked fans and staff, and highlighted his achievements, including winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup. He emphasized his continued support for the club as a lifelong fan.
Barcelona has announced that Xavi Hernández will leave his role as coach after Sunday's final game of the season, with former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick expected to replace him. The decision comes despite Xavi's earlier commitment to fulfill his contract until 2025. Club president Joan Laporta cited a need for a change in direction and was reportedly displeased with Xavi's recent comments on the club's financial issues. Flick, who has been out of work since 2023, has impressed the Barça hierarchy and is in advanced negotiations to take over.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez is pleased with his team's performance in a 1-0 win over Cadiz and is looking forward to facing PSG and Real Madrid. He emphasized the team's improved defense and ambition, highlighting their unbeaten streak of three months. Barcelona leads 3-2 against PSG in the Champions League and will then face Real Madrid in a crucial match.
Ahead of their Champions League clash, Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique claimed to represent Barcelona's "Barça DNA" better than his former player and current Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández. Xavi responded with class, acknowledging the comment and emphasizing the similarity in their pursuit of the Barça style. He downplayed any controversy and expressed his focus on the upcoming match, aiming to showcase the true Barça DNA on the pitch.
Barcelona will face Real Madrid in New Jersey as part of a preseason tour to the United States, also playing against Manchester City in Orlando and AC Milan in Baltimore. The tour will begin on July 30 and end on August 6. This will be the fourth time El Clásico has been contested in the U.S., with Barcelona winning all three previous games. The tour comes at a time of uncertainty for Barcelona, with Xavi Hernandez set to step down as coach at the end of the season and potential player absences due to international tournaments.
Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernandez remains optimistic about their LaLiga title chances despite a 3-3 draw against Granada, leaving them 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid. The team's defensive struggles have been evident, conceding 24 goals in 11 games in 2024, and their season has been marked by bad defending. Despite the setback, Xavi sees a reaction from his players since announcing his departure at the end of the season. Granada's Lamine Yamal, 16, impressed with a brace, showcasing his potential and impact on the game.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández expressed frustration with refereeing decisions and suggested that the club is suffering from the consequences of the Negreira case after their 3-1 win over Alavés. He clarified that his recent public attacks were not directed at Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, whom he respects, and suggested that Ancelotti may have felt pressured by his words.
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez pleads with LaLiga referees to "let us compete" after Vitor Roque's controversial red card in their 3-1 win at Alavés, suggesting the club is facing consequences from the Negreira case. Xavi also criticizes Real Madrid TV for influencing the competition and praises the team's performance, particularly highlighting the displays of Andreas Christensen and teenager Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez expressed his frustration at the "very unfair" red card given to Vitor Roque during their win against Alaves, stating that the decision was "another mistake" by the referee. Roque was sent off after receiving two soft yellow cards, with Xavi vowing to appeal the decision. Despite the setback, Roque had earlier scored his second goal in two games for Barcelona, and Xavi hopes that commonsense will prevail in the appeal process.
Real Madrid's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has refused to engage with Barcelona's Xavi Hernandez and president Joan Laporta's accusations of Real Madrid influencing LaLiga referees, stating that he won't stoop to their level. This comes after Barcelona criticized Real Madrid's involvement in the ongoing investigation into payments made by the club to a company linked to a former vice-president of Spain's refereeing body. Real Madrid is currently facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of their LaLiga derby with Atlético Madrid, with top of the table on 57 points, 10 clear of Atlético in third place.
Xavi Hernandez praised Vitor Roque for scoring his first goal for Barcelona and demanded more from Robert Lewandowski, emphasizing the need for positional play and more goals. Despite Lewandowski's eight La Liga goals this season, Xavi hopes both players can contribute significantly to the team's success.