Xavi Hernandez - a legend of world football, a Spanish player who became one of the most influential and technically gifted players of his generation. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, and displayed his football talent from a young age. Xavi became renowned for his outstanding passing skills and ball control. He possessed a unique ability to control the game on the field, distribute passes, and create attacks for his team.
He began his professional career in 1998, joining the youth team of Barcelona. Over time, he became an integral part of Barcelona's main squad and a product of the legendary La Masia academy. He spent 17 years at FC Barcelona, eventually becoming its captain and one of the main inspirations behind the "tiki-taka" style of play.
Xavi helped Barcelona win numerous domestic and international trophies, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. He became the heart and soul of the team, and his on-field leadership was invaluable to Barcelona's success during that period. Xavi is also a key figure for the Spanish national team. With the national squad, he won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012.
His intellectual approach to the game and his ability to create opportunities for his teammates made him an irreplaceable player for the national team. After leaving Barcelona in 2015, Xavi moved to Qatari club Al-Sadd, where he continued to showcase his skills and leadership. He helped the team win several national titles and became a symbol of football development in Qatar.
In addition to his playing career, Xavi has shown an interest in coaching. He has completed coaching courses and expressed a desire to one day manage his former team, Barcelona. Xavi Hernandez is not only a player of exceptional class but also a symbol of virtuosity, game reading ability, and leadership on the field. His style and contribution to world football will be remembered by generations of fans.
Barcelona and President Joan Laporta have been at pains to back up manager Xavi Hernandez in recent weeks as the pressure grows and results continue to disappoint. Yet they already have a contingency plan in place should he leave.
The line from Laporta has been clear that regardless of what happens, Xavi will remain their manager until the end of the season, while internally, Laporta has been keen to ‘end any debate’ about his future. The summer will be a different matter though.
Recent reports state that Sporting Director Deco sees Rafael Marquez, currently in charge of Barca Atletic, as his favourite to take over. Sport now describe him as a ‘real alternative’ to Xavi next summer, and if Xavi takes the decision to step down from the position, then they believe the Mexican manager is ready to take on an elite position.
This is Marquez’s first job in management, and he has kept Barca Atletic competitive under very tricky circumstances, often losing key players through the summer transfer window, or promotions to the first team.
Parallel to this, Michel Sanchez of Girona, Imanol Alguacil of Real Sociedad and Thiago Motta of Bologna are also on Barceloona’s shortlist. Marquez has the advantage that he has history at Barcelona, a personal relationship with Deco, and would not require a negotiation with another side.
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