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.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti thinks Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez's decision to stay with the club is 'correct.' Xavi, in January earlier this year, had said that he'd leave the club at the end of the ongoing season. He now has decided to stay till his contract comes to an end in 2025.
«I think Xavi has done a good job at Barcelona,» Ancelotti told a news conference. «He knows the club very well and it seems to me to be the correct decision to stay.»
He was also asked if a person's words mattered more than a contract to which Ancelotti said: «Well, well, well… What a question. Everything is important.
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»We have to respect that people can change their opinion. It's not in writing. How many times have I changed opinion in my career? It's allowed."
The Real Madrid coach also spoke on Barca president Joan Laporta's statement which asked for the El Clasico played on April 21 to be replayed if Barcelona player Lamine Yamal's disallowed goal is proven to be a VAR error.
Yamal's goal, which was picked by Madrid goalkeeper Andrey Lunin at the goal-line in the first half with score at 1-1, was ruled no goal by VAR. Notably, LaLiga doesn't use goal-line technology and hence the goal was disallowed using VAR.
Jude Bellingham then scored in the stoppage-time to take Real Madrid to a 3-2 victory.
Speaking on Laporta's statement, Ancelotti said: «I think everyone, us included, has seen those declarations [by Laporta],» Ancelotti said. «I don't have anything to say. It's their opinion. As we say in Italy, the wind takes words away.»
Madrid are poised to win the season with 81 points in 32 games, leading
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