Xavi
Spanish footballer and manager (born 1980)
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Xavier Hernández Creus, also known as Xavi Hernández or simply Xavi, is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who manages La Liga club Barcelona. Widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Xavi was renowned for his passing, vision, ball retention, and positioning. He won 32 trophies in his career, making him the second-most decorated Spanish player in history, behind former teammate Andrés Iniesta.
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Xavi to remain as Barcelona coach until 2025Xavi will remain as Barcelona coach until at least June 2025 after changing his mind about leaving at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Panic' costs Barca as Xavi unhappy with refereeBarcelona had a two-goal aggregate lead and were seemingly in control in Spain until it all turned to chaos against Paris St-Germain.BBC Sport - Published | |
Yamal has flashes of Messi - XaviSixteen-year-old Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal shows similarities to the great Lionel Messi but it is not fair to compare them, says manager Xavi.BBC Sport - Published | |
Isolated, disrespected & lacking support - why Xavi is quitting BarcaAfter Xavi announced he would be leaving Barcelona this summer. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague looks at why.BBC Sport - Published | |
Xavi 'liberated' after announcing Barca departureBarcelona manager Xavi says he feels "liberated" having announced that he will leave the club at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
Arteta 'really upset' by 'fake' links to BarcelonaArsenal boss Mikel Arteta says reports linking him with succeeding Xavi as Barcelona manager are "totally fake news".BBC Sport - Published | |
Links to Barcelona are 'totally untrue' - ArtetaArsenal boss Mikel Arteta says reports linking him with replacing Xavi as Barcelona manager are "totally untrue".BBC Sport - Published | |
Who could be the next Barcelona manager?After Xavi announced he would be leaving Barcelona in the summer, we take a look at who could replace him and want you to vote.BBC Sport - Published | |
Barcelona manager Xavi to leave at end of seasonBarcelona manager Xavi says he will step down at the end of the season.BBC Sport - Published | |
I will pack my bags if players lose faith - XaviBarcelona manager Xavi says "I wouldn't be here" if they had not won La Liga last season.BBC Sport - Published | |
'You have one chance, be ready' - Xavi's advice to Guiu before debutCoach Xavi says he told Marc Guiu "you have one chance, be ready" before the 17-year-old scored Barcelona's winning goal 33 seconds into his senior debut.BBC Sport - Published | |
'It hurts' - Dembele to leave Barcelona for PSGBarcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says £135m signing Ousmane Dembele has decided to leave after six years.BBC Sport - Published | |
La Liga: Espanyol v Barcelona - can Xavi's side wrap up title?Follow live text commentary as Barcelona look to wrap up La Liga title with victory over rivals Espanyol.BBC Sport - Published | 'Fearless' 15-year-old Yamal in Barcelona squadBarcelona boss Xavi Hernandez includes 15-year-old winger Lamine Yamal in the squad for the first time to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.BBC Sport - Published |
Xavi hopeful of Barca European honours next seasonBarcelona manager Xavi hopes they will be competing for major European honours again next season despite their earliest exit in 25 years.BBC Sport - Published | 'On-fire’ Rashford poised for most prolific seasonMarcus Rashford shows why Xavi rates him as one of Europe's most dangerous players with a fine performance against Barcelona as he equals his most prolific season in football.BBC Sport - Published |
Rashford one of Europe's most dangerous players - XaviBarcelona manager Xavi Hernandez praises Erik ten Hag for transforming Manchester United and turning Marcus Rashford into "one of the most dangerous players in Europe".BBC Sport - Published | Gavi stars in Barcelona's Super Cup win over RealGavi scored and provided two assists as Xavi claimed his first trophy as Barcelona manager with a comfortable victory over rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final.BBC Sport - Published |
Chelsea's late move for Mudryk - Wednesday's gossipChelsea set to rival Arsenal for Mykhailo Mudryk, Barcelona boss Xavi wants Memphis Depay to stay, Brentford close in on £22m signing of Kevin Schade, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Inter Milan 1-0 Barcelona: Xavi furious at 'injustice' in Champions League defeatInter Milan edge out Barcelona to leave the Spanish club at risk of a second successive group-stage elimination in the Champions League.BBC Sport - Published |
Barcelona 0-1 Rayo Vallecano: Xavi's side suffer third successive defeat at Nou CampBarcelona suffer a third home defeat in a row for the first time in a single season with a shock La Liga loss to Rayo Vallecano.BBC Sport - Published | Transfer rumours: Salah, Neto, Raphinha, Botman, Nunez, SarrBarcelona manager Xavi is determined to bring Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah to the Nou Camp as the Catalans look set to miss out on Erling Braut Haaland, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Highlights: Barcelona concede late equaliser at OsasunaWatch highlights as Barcelona concede a late equaliser at Osasuna in La Liga, leaving Xavi's side eighth in the table.BBC Sport - Published | Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis: Juanmi goal ends Xavi's unbeaten start as managerWatch highlights as Xavi's unbeaten start as Barcelona manager was brought to an abrupt end as the Catalan giants were defeated 1-0 at home by Real Betis in La Liga.BBC Sport - Published |
La Liga highlights: Villarreal 1-3 Barcelona - Late goals fire Xavi's side to victoryBarcelona score twice late on to snatch all three points from a spirited Villarreal side in La Liga.BBC Sport - Published | Barcelona 0-0 Benfica: Xavi's side face tense final group game against Bayern MunichBarcelona's hopes of making the Champions League knockout stage hang in the balance after they are held at the Nou Camp by Benfica.BBC Sport - Published |
Barcelona v Benfica: How Xavi will look to halt the decline of the Spanish giantsAs Xavi prepares for his first Champions League as Barcelona boss, BBC Sport look at how he will look to restore the club to former glories.BBC Sport - Published | Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol: Xavi celebrates derby victory in first game in charge at the Nou CampNew Barcelona manager Xavi celebrates his first game in charge at the Nou Camp with a derby victory over Espanyol in La Liga.BBC Sport - Published |
Transfer rumours: Lingard, Thiago, Pochettino, Pulisic, Ake, Ndidi, PogbaManchester United willing to sell Lingard for £10m, Xavi wants Thiago back at Barca, Pochettino would welcome Premier League return, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | Barcelona confirm return of Xavi as managerFormer Barcelona midfielder Xavi returns to the Spanish club as manager with a contract until 2024.BBC Sport - Published |
Xavi set to take over as Barcelona boss, say Al SaddFormer Barcelona star Xavi is set to take over as the club's manager with Al Sadd saying they have agreed to allow him to join the Spanish giants.BBC Sport - Published | Transfer rumours: Emery, Conte, Fonseca, Xavi, Pogba, Asensio, IbrahimovicEmery leading contender for Newcastle, Conte set to sign £20m Spurs contract, Villa make Fonseca contact, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Xavi; Barcelona president Joan Laporta admits talks with former midfielderBarcelona president Joan Laporta says he is in contact with Xavi but would not comment on whether he will replace Ronald Koeman as manager.BBC Sport - Published | Transfer rumours: Hazard, Xavi, Dembele, Ward-Prowse, Lukaku, Sterling, Van De BeekPremier League clubs are alerted to Eden Hazard's situation, Xavi is set to become Barcelona coach, Newcastle target James Ward-Prowse, plus more.BBC Sport - Published |
Why Xavi will be next Barcelona boss - despite president’s uncertaintyBarcelona legend Xavi will be confirmed as the new manager soon, even if club president Joan Laporta does have reservations, writes Guillem BalagueBBC Sport - Published |