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 manager Xavi Hernandez has denied reports that he was frustrated with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente for his management of Gavi, after the 19-year-old tore his anterior cruciate ligament on Sunday.
Speaking initially onwhat the loss of Gavi meant to the team, he noted that he would be missed especially at Vallecas, where Barcelona will take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
“Gavi’s loss is a disgrace for us. He is irreplaceable. The heart, the desire and the courage he puts in… we have to try to replace him but it is difficult. Tomorrow we would need Gavi, for example. Because of the game that it is, the rival that it is. Vallecas is always very complicated. In recent times we have not been able to beat this team. We have been able to train quite well with those who have stayed.”
After the Spain injury, there was a series of reports claiming that Xavi was highly frustrated with Spain manager Luis de la Fuente for starting Gavi against Georgia. After playing 90 minutes in the previous match against Cyprus with Spain cruising to a win, de la Fuente said ahead of the match that the ‘good players never rest’.
“I have a very good relationship with De la Fuente. He called me on Tuesday and we were talking. I don’t think it’s a problem of a coach’s management, but rather the calendar. With Gavi’s age, he has a lot of minutes. Sometimes it’s a matter of misfortune. I think it’s to do with the calendar, of minutes.”
Xavi was probed again, but was assertive that he was not blaming de la Fuente for the injury.
“There is no controversy with De la Fuente. There is no problem with him, there is no controversy. The issue is the calendar.”
Gavi’s injury was highly unfortunate for both Barcelona and Spain, as he is likely to miss both
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