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.
Celta Vigo defender Oscar Mingueza has backed the Galician side to survive relegation this season, while also praising Xavi Hernandez‘s work at Barcelona.
Os Celeste are just three points above Cadiz in the drop zone, and recently sacked Rafael Benitez in order to appoint B-team coach Claudio Giraldez. Mingueza was adamant that whether it was comfortable, or it went right to the death, his side would suffer together.
“Changes are always a motivating factor for the team, everyone wants to show their quality and play. We want to dominate the games with the ball and I am very happy,” Mingueza told Sport.
Regarding the exit of Rafael Benitez, Mingueza explained that the strategy changed from the start of the season.
“I think we had some bad luck. At the beginning we planned the games to have more of the ball, but not getting points by playing in one way makes you sit deeper.”
Regarding Xavi’s Barcelona, Mingueza was full of praise for his former coach, who was ultimately the one that brought about his exit.
“The team is very well coached, there is a very clear idea and he is a very good coach. It is very difficult to control and win all the games, but winning titles after going without winning for a while, and having Barca fighting in the Champions League, it is going back to what everyone wants. I think that having said that he is leaving has been something of a relief to the team and I hope for a good showing in the Champions League.”
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