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.
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Ousmane Dembele has consistently divided opinions among Barcelona fans since completing his record transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2017.
The 26-year-old's time at the club was hampered by a series of injuries, meaning he could only muster a total of 40 goals in his 186 competitive appearances, despite all the hype surrounding his arrival in Spain.
The Frenchman's endless time on the sidelines led to fans openly calling for the Catalan giants not to renew his contract in the summer of 2021.
However, Barcelonacoach, Xavi Hernandez, backed Dembele and the attacker was granted a three-year contract extension, per Goal.
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FootballThe second half of the 2022/23 season saw the player again dogged by injuries and many fans believed he would be shown the door at Camp Nou.
Instead, Dembele secured a transfer in the region of ₤50 million to Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain, despite his previous statements of intent with Barcelona.
Dembele 'wanted to continue' with BarcelonaBarely for weeks before the World Cupwinner completed his transfer to France, he spoke about his desire to stay with the La Liga champions, as quoted by Marca:
The publication mentioned Dembele discussing the current Barcelona set-up, with a good atmosphere in the dressing room despite a mix of veterans and youngsters.
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