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SoccerXavi breaks free from Al-Sadd, finally reunites with Barcelona

It’s finally happened. Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez finally makes a long-awaited return to Camp Nou as the next Barca manager following Ronald Koeman’s disastrous stint. There were initial reports of Xavi’s Qatari side, Al-Sadd, refusing to let the Barcelona legend rejoin his beloved club after Barca delegates came over to finalize an agreement with all […]

SoccerBarcelona take huge step in pursuit of Xavi as next manager

Barcelona sacked Ronald Koeman last week and immediately pinpointed club legend Xavi as their top candidate to replace the Dutchman in the Camp Nou dugout. However, he is currently in charge of Qatar outfit Al-Sadd, who have made it very clear they want to keep the Spaniard. According to Goal, Barca executives Rafa Yuste and […]

EditorialsLionel Messi and Xavi's potential reunion is what Barcelona needs

Barcelona is in the process of rebuilding and bringing back Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernandez will be the best move the club could make. Since Lionel Messi left, Barcelona has struggled to get back to its dominant form. The club managed to bring in a couple of good signings though–Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero. Indeed, […]

SoccerPep Guardiola's honest reaction to Xavi being named Barcelona manager

Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola gives his honest reaction to Xavi being named a frontrunner for Barcelona’s new boss. Guardiola is one of the most excellent managers of all time, winning multiple trophies managing players such as Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Xavi. Xavi, a Barcelona great, has had a highly successful managerial stint with […]

SoccerBarcelona legend Xavi Hernandez waiting in wings as Sergi Barjuan takes over for Ronald Koeman

Sergi Barjuan is set to take over Barcelona as the interim manager amid Ronald Koeman’s exit from the club. Xavi Hernandez will assume the role of Barca manager after finalizing his Al Sadd termination. Earlier this season, Barcelona president Joan Laporta gave Koeman his vote of confidence— trusting that the Dutch manager could turn things […]

SoccerBarcelona finally fires Ronald Koeman after another devastating loss

Barcelona has finally decided to sack Ronald Koeman as the club’s manager after suffering back-to-back La Liga defeats. On Wednesday, Barcelona loss 0-1 to Spanish rivals Rayo Vallecano, the club’s third defeat in their last four league games. After the game, Barca officially fired head coach Ronald Koeman, ESPN reported. “FC Barcelona have relieved Ronald […]

SoccerBarcelona legend Xavi settles Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi GOAT debate

FC Barcelona legend Xavi gives his honest take to settle the ongoing debate on who the greatest of all time is? Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? As one of the best midfielders of all time, Xavi and his opinion are relevant; he won eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona. […]

SoccerBarcelona legend Xavi drops truth bomb on possible return to Camp Nou

Xavi Hernandez reveals that he would be open to making a return to the Camp Nou should Barcelona President Joan Laporta approach him. Xavi previously stated in June that he was ready for the job despite the club sticking with Ronald Koeman for the time being. He mentioned that although he isn’t in a rush, […]

SoccerXavi Hernandez backed by Andres Iniesta to replace Ronald Koeman at Barcelona

Barcelona all-time great Andres Iniesta is certain Xavi Hernandez has what it takes to take the place of Ronald Koeman. With Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann out, Barcelona seems to have lost its mojo and the pressure is starting to break the team apart. Rumors swirled that Barca boss Ronald Koeman is on […]

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