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.
Former Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil has taken a dig at Barcelona after their UEFA Champions League exit.
La Bluagrana’s chances of European glory were ended in midweek as they were knocked out at the quarter final stage by Paris Saint-Germain.
That result means Barcelona are almost certain to end the campaign without a trophy as head coach Xavi Hernandez moves on this summer.
Xavi’s side head to Madrid this weekend for their final El Clasico of the season with only pride realistically left to play for on the back of frustrating week.
Ronald Araujo’s red card against PSG was followed by another touchline dismissal for Xavi and Ozil hinted that lack of control is costing them.
“Barcelona have good players in each position but they’ve had too many injuries this season”, as per an interview with Marca.
“Perhaps they should pay a little more attention to themselves and their mistakes and not always complain about referees. It doesn’t help.
“Real Madrid are having a fantastic season. I didn’t expect it after Karim (Benzema) left the club, but they are doing very well.”
Ozil’s Real Madrid career, from 2010 to 2014, came within Pep Guardiola’s dominant period in charge of Barcelona, with the German international seeing just two El Clasico wins from 11 before Guardiola’s exit in 2012.
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