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 claimed that there will be no changes to his technical staff this summer, amid reports that one of the conditions for his continuity was changes in his backroom team.
“The staff will continue with the team. I think I have a prepared and professional staff. They are all cules from the cradle. We are all very grateful [to the club] for having waited and having listened to us. At no time will there be any reworking of the staff.”
Later, he was also asked how he felt about his staff being constantly questioned.
“I am proud and grateful. It is a wonderful staff. It is evident that we have to improve things, but we have learned a lot,” Xavi told the press, having explained the reasons for his change of mind.
On Wednesday it was reported by multiple sources that one of the concerns from Laporta and the Barcelona hierarchy was the physical preparation of the side. Sport report that fitness coach Julio Tous could yet be added to the staff, and he would work to improve the strength and conditioning of the side, as well as on injury prevention.
Tous has worked at Barcelona before in 2004, and is considered a leader in his area. Previously he has spent significant time under Antonio Conte at Chelsea, Juventus and Italy, where they enjoyed plenty of success. Meanwhile MD say that former Spain physio Raul Martinez will become the head of physiotherapy at the club, having worked with the likes of Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol, David Villa, and more recently, Ansu Fati and Pedri.
Laporta: "The team that we have is consolidating with our young players. They need a reference point and Xavi is exactly that. Having him close to these players is important to them. I'm happy because the outcome is what we
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