Xavi Hernandez signed off as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday to close out the La Liga season, before warning his replacement the job “won’t be easy”. The Catalans, second, finish the campaign trophyless but were at least able to triumph in Xavi’s last match in charge after president Joan Laporta […]
Barcelona Sack Club Legend Xavi Hernandez After Trophyless Season
Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday after the club failed to win a trophy.© AFP Barcelona sacked coach Xavi Hernandez on Friday after the Catalan giants failed to win a trophy this season. Xavi will take charge of the team’s final La Liga match on Sunday at Sevilla before departing. “Barcelona president Joan Laporta […]
'Shameful' La Liga Has No Goal-Line Technology: Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez blasted La Liga for not employing goal-line technology after his team’s 3-2 Clasico defeat on Sunday left Real Madrid on the brink of the title. The coach was furious after Lamine Yamal had a shot which Barcelona said crossed the line not given as a goal after officials could not prove […]
Leipzig Into Top Four As Xavi Simons And Lois Openda Slay Cologne
A goal and an assist from Xavi Simons and a Lois Openda brace helped RB Leipzig thump Cologne 5-1 away on Friday to leapfrog Borussia Dortmund into the top four. Simons produced yet another masterclass as Leipzig’s attacking fulcrum in midfield while showcasing his understanding with fellow summer arrival Openda, who lifted his league goal […]
Xavi Hernandez To Quit 'Cruel, Unpleasant' Job As Barcelona Coach At End Of Season
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his “cruel and unpleasant” job at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga. “On June 30 I will leave the club, it’s a decision I have taken with the president, with the staff,” Xavi told […]