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 refused to be drawn into talk of a summer exit for Chelsea-linked midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but at the same time did not rule anything out.
Earlier this week rumours began to build once again that the Dutchman would be in line to leave Camp Nou once the transfer window opened up. The Blues, as well as Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United were linked, and it was said a deal worth £85m would be enough for his signature.
But with Barca locked in an intense La Liga battle — one they trail league leaders and rivals Real Madrid by 10 points currently — and with a European tie on the horizon, their coach was in no mood to discuss these matters — for now at least.
«Frenkie is a very important player and he is happy at the club. This is not the time to talk about this,» Xavi announced in his press conference today, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
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«There are four months of the season left and we are not talking about departures. We are thinking about La Liga and the Champions League.
»Frenkie had some good games and some not-so-good games, like the whole team. We have lacked consistency and regularity. We all have to take a step forward."
Unease around the reigning Spanish champions only intensifies these rumours with de Jong not the only player suggested to be headed towards the exit door. Both defender Jules Kounde and midfielder Gavi have been linked to Stamford Bridge in the past, and whilst there was no word on the former today, Xavi insisted that the latter is the future of Barca and «must
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