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.
Frenkie de Jong is not going anywhere says Barcelona president Joan Laporta, only months after the midfielder was linked with a summer switch to Chelsea.
The Blues were reserved during the January transfer window, adding no new players to Mauricio Pochettino's ranks. Now the task ahead of next season will be to work out how to improve the squad beyond the £1 billion already spent on players since Todd Boehly took ownership of the club.
Last month Spanish media suggested one idea, and that was Barca midfielder De Jong. They touted Stamford Bridge as a potential destination along with Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United, in a deal that would cost any potential buyer £85m.
At the time manager Xavi Hernandez refused to be drawn into such discussion, but now with the dust seemingly settled, Barca president Laporta has clarified to the publication that initially reported the rumour, Mundo Deportivo, that his player will not be on the move.
«The last thing he would want would be to leave Barcelona. He has told me more than once, that he is delighted here,» the 61-year-old stated bluntly.
«We have margin. We are delighted with him. I'm not worried about anyone and if someone wants to leave, we can't go against a player's will. But I think everyone wants to stay and we want everyone we have to stay.
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»We don't want any of them to leave, because no team in history has been a flash in the pan. The teams that have won have had a period of consolidation and maturation. This team is having it with very young people and will
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