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.
Joao Felix is confident Barcelona still have a role to play in the La Liga title race this season.
Barcelona secured a routine 4-0 win over Getafe, with Felix on target in Catalonia, as they extended their unbeaten La Liga run to six games.
Xavi Hernandez sounded a rallying call at full time by claiming Barcelona will fight on in La Liga and the Champions League.
La Blaugrana’s place in the Champions League last 16 remains delicately poised following a 1-1 first leg draw with Napoli.
Their chances of retaining the league title remains slim as they trail leaders Real Madrid by five points overnight.
Los Blancos can change that with a positive result against Sevilla tomorrow but Barcelona fans are growing in confidence over their chances of a late rally.
Felix was asked about Barcelona’s chances of pushing their old El Clasico rivals in the run in and the Portugal international is confident the race is not over.
“We put pressure on those at the top. It’s not the same, playing without pressure if we don’t win”, as per quotes from Marca.
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