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  'It is never easy to leave the club of your life': Xavi pens message after being sacked by Barcelona

  Football | May 24, 2024 22:53 IST

  Barcelona confirmed that the club is parting ways with coach Xavi Hernandez and he will not be with the team for the 2024-25 season. Xavi has put out a message on social media after his removal from the post. Xavi will be in charge of the team for its last La Liga game of the season against Sevilla.

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  Barcelona remove Xavi Hernandez from coaching role after trophy-less season

  Football | May 24, 2024 20:11 IST

  Barcelona are parting ways with Xavi Hernandez after a trophy-less season. He will be in charge of the team for its last La Liga season game against Sevilla on Sunday. "Barcelona president Joan Laporta has told Xavi Hernandez he will not continue as coach for the 2024-25 season," the club said.

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  La Liga: Barcelona squander three-goal lead in 3-3 draw vs Celta Vigo before Xavi takes over

  Football | November 07, 2021 11:03 IST

  Barcelona remained in ninth place in the league and with their horizon of success narrowing to simply securing a top-four finish to ensure their spot in the Champions League.  

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  Xavi ends Barcelona speculations, signs contract extension with Al-Sadd

  Football | July 05, 2020 22:09 IST

  The former Barcelona playmaker, who manages the Doha-based outfit, has extended his current contract that will now run till 2021.

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  Xavi 'would love' to coach Barcelona amid rumours of his return

  Football | January 12, 2020 16:37 IST

  Xavi left Barcelona in 2015, following 17 trophy-laden seasons, to join Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he coaches.

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  World Cup winner Xavi Hernandez announces retirement from professional football

  Football | May 03, 2019 15:15 IST

  Xavi, who currently plays for Al-Sadd in Qatar, holds the all-time appearances record at FC Barcelona with 767 and scored 85 goals from 1998 to 2015.  

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  I knew I had to leave Barcelona: Xavi

  Football | June 27, 2015 6:55 IST

  Barcelona: Midfield maestro Xavi Hernandez admitted on Friday he knew he had to leave Spanish football giants FC Barcelona but is glad to leave his beloved club after participating in a treble-trophy winning campaign.Xavi guided

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  Xavi to leave Barcelona after 17 trophy-filled seasons

  Football | May 24, 2015 20:51 IST

  Spain (AP):  Xavi Hernandez is leaving Barcelona after 17 trophy-laden seasons in which he set club records for appearances and titles won.The 35-year-old Xavi, who has played 764 matches for Barcelona, said Thursday he will

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  Cristiano Ronaldo sets best scoring start in Spanish league

  Football | October 19, 2014 17:15 IST

  Barcelona, Spain:  Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 14th and 15th goals to set a record scoring start in a Spanish league season as Real Madrid eased to a 5-0 win at Levante on Saturday, while Lionel

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  Del Bosque hails Xavi as architect of tiki-taka

  Football | August 07, 2014 12:10 IST

  Madrid:  Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has paid rich tributes to veteran midfielder Xavi Hernandez who announced his retirement from international football after 133 appearances for his country.Xavi is recognised as the architect of the

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  Xavi Hernandez retires from Spanish national team

  Football | August 06, 2014 9:24 IST

  BARCELONA, Spain:  Xavi Hernandez, Spain's leading playmaker in its run of three major titles, has retired from international duty after a  disappointing World Cup.   Flanked by fellow Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, Xavi was the key

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  Iniesta caps Euro 2012 winning week with wedding

  Football | July 09, 2012 7:59 IST

  Tarragona (Spain), Jul 9: First Europe's most important football trophy, then a player of the tournament award and, now, marriage. It's been a good week for Spain's Andres Iniesta.Iniesta, clad in a navy blue suit,

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  Spain crushes Italy 4-0 in Euro 2012 final

  Football | July 02, 2012 8:21 IST

  Kiev (Ukraine), Jul 2: Certainly the best in the world and maybe the best ever. Definitely not boring.Spain opened a fresh debate on its place in world football history after sweeping to a majestic 4-0

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  Lionel Messi Wins FIFA World Player Award

  Football | January 11, 2011 8:00 IST

  Zurich, Jan 11 :  Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi won FIFA's Ballon d'Or award on Monday as the world's best player of 2010.Messi won the trophy for a second straight year, finishing ahead of