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 president Joan Laporta said on Wednesday that he would renew Uruguayan centre-back Ronald Araujo "for life" after being asked about the Uruguayan's future at the club.
Laporta made these statements during the presentation of 'Origins Araujo', the first documentary of the 'Barça One' platform, which will be released in the coming weeks, free of charge. During the ceremony, the president said: "He is a wonderful person. I will not discover the professional quality of Ronald (Araujo), one of the best centre-backs in the world".
The leader added that the Azulgrana defender, who arrived at the club's youth academy in 2018, has "a great commitment on and off the pitch with his teammates", as well as "with the coaching staff and the fans".
"In the documentary we will see why he is such an extraordinary and human person," said Laporta. The premiere of the documentary was attended by other members of Barca, including coach Xavi Hernandez, sporting director Anderson Luis Da Souza 'Deco', and teammates Gavi, Joao Felix, Joao Cancelo and Raphinha, among others.
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