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.
Joao Felix's bicycle-kick seals win for Xavi's men but they remain eight points behind Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga.
Joao Felix netted a brilliant bicycle kick to earn depleted Barcelona a 1-0 La Liga win at relegation-threatened Cadiz on Saturday as manager Xavi Hernandez rested key players ahead of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain.
Barca moved to 70 points, eight behind leaders Real Madrid, whom they will face in the “El Clasico” at the Santiago Bernabeu next weekend.
Felix scored the winner in the 37th minute with a stunning strike, pouncing on a rebound from a corner to acrobatically volley home between two defenders.
Cadiz are 18th in the standings on 25 points, third bottom and three points behind 17th-placed Celta who are just outside the relegation zone.
Cadiz XI: Juanmi, Álex Fernández, Sobrino, Rubén Alcaraz, Iza Carcelén, Conan Ledesma, Víctor Chust, Javi Hernández, Chris Ramos, Robert Navarro, Aiham Ousou
Subs: Sergi Guardiola, Zaldua, David Gil, Darwin Machís, Marti, Escalante, Fali, Meré, Alejo, Diadié Samassékou, Maxi Gomez, Lucas Pires
Barcelona XI: Romeu, Ter Stegen, Roberto, Alonso, Christensen, Ferran Torres, Felix, Fermín López, Vitor Roque, Héctor Fort, Pau Cubarsí
Subs: Gundogan, Pena, De Jong, Raphinha, Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Mikayil Faye, Marc Casadó, Ander Astralaga, Lamine Yamal, Marc Guiu
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