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 has not ruled out the prospect of Barca Atletic manager Rafael Marquez taking over the senior side in the summer, despite the litany of managers being linked with the job. While praising Marquez, he took a backhanded shot at Xavi Hernandez, who will leave the club this summer.
Asked about the next manager at Barcelona, Laporta batted questions in the direction of Sporting Director Deco, but says he is on the table as an option.
“The options have been narrowed down, but you have to ask Deco about this. Marquez is not ruled out because he is doing a very good job.”
It is well known that Laporta was keen for Xavi spend time coaching the Barca Atletic side for more experience before he moved into the senior role. Yet Xavi was adamant he was ready after his time with Al-Sadd, and went straight from Qatar to the hot seat eventually.
“He [Marquez] has an advantage, which is that he is coaching at home, and he knows the players who are training, and that is an asset that Rafa has. The club has prepared the emergency plan with the reserve team coach.”
With Francisco Javier Garcia Pimienta doing remarkable work at Las Palmas this year, Laporta was asked whether he thought he might of been too swift to dismiss him in favour of Sergi Barjuan.
“I don’t regret the departure of Garcia Pimienta, who is a great coach and has coached in the academy, but I don’t regret it, Rafa is putting together a great spell,” he told RAC1.
Marquez was touted as a potential replacement for Xavi before the latter announced his exit, but many outlets have put two and two together, claiming that Marquez is the cheap option. Despite Laporta’s claims they can spend if they meet their budgets this season, Marquez would undoubtedly be
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