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 spoken to the press ahead of El Clasico, with one of the key topics the fitness of the Blaugrana contingent. They will face Real Madrid with six players having been injured up until now, although five of them are in the frame to return.
Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Jules Kounde were all present in Barcelona’s final training session ahead of El Clasico on Friday, but only Lewandowski is expected to make the squad. Xavi refused to rule out any of their players, including Pedri.
“Everyone wants to force themselves to play. But the coaching staff doesn’t want to force anyone. They are committed to the team. We’ll see tomorrow.”
While he was coy on Lewandowski’s chances of making it.
“I won’t give any hints about the lineup, but he’s fine.”
In general, he was optimistic about the injured squadron, who returned earlier than expected.
“They surprised me too. Everyone wants to be there, we’ll see tomorrow. The feeling is very good. The squad list will be tomorrow. We’ll see how they felt. That everyone is available is fantastic.”
He was clear that they were all available for selection too, though, when only Raphinha was expected to be present. On Pedri, he was asked whether there was now a mental factor to consider, or whether his injury issues were.
“We don’t know if he notices the accumulated games… we don’t know if it is the decisive factor. The injuries are down to a variety of factors. With Pedri we set deadlines for ourselves. There is no problem with Pedri, or with the rest.”
“I think the news here is that everyone is available, if there is something to point out, it’s that some of these players were meant to be out for five weeks and are back in three. That speaks
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