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 have now officially confirmed who will occupy their dugout next season.
The Catalan giants have announced that Xavi will carry on as manager when the current campaign comes to an end. This comes after he announced in January that he would be leaving the club in June this year.
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Speaking at a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Blaugrana president Joan Laporta confirmed the decision.
"Today it's my pleasure to let you know that Xavi will continue as the coach of the Barça first team," he said per Barca Centre.
"We know that he had expressed that he would leave, but now I have the good news that we have spoken and that he has expressed his joy to continue at the helm of this project. He's very ambitious."
Xavi, meanwhile, revealed the reason he decided to stay at the LALIGA giants.
"Everyone knows my feelings for this club. I've received a lot of confidence from the club, from the entire board and also my team, the players. This project isn't finished yet. We need to keep working hard, consolidate the project and this is the reason why I changed my decision," the Spanish tactician said.
The announcement follows a "dramatic" meeting between the manager and the club's hierarchy on Wednesday night, which is said to have taken place at Laporta's residence.
Following its outcome, vice president Rafa Yuste addressed reporters, stating that Blaugrana director Deco trusts Xavi, while it is also understood that
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