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.
Paris Saint-Germain appear to be coming round to the idea of losing Kylian Mbappe, and it may well be this summer. If that is the case, then it could have a detrimental effect on Barcelona.
According to Diario AS, PSG have decided they will go after Ousmane Dembele if they are to lose Kylian Mbappe. Real Madrid are his presumed destination, the question is whether it happens now or down the line, but they have set a price tag for Mbappe.
Dembele has been linked to PSG on various occasions in the past, and currently his release clause is just €50m. That increases to €100m on the first of August. Yet the Blaugrana, according to their information, would be willing to negotiate for some below his release clause given their financial squeeze.
The mercurial winger is out of contract next summer, and Barcelona have started talks with Dembele over a new deal until 2027. As was the case last time round though, it appears negotiations with his agent Moussa Sissoko are to be drawn out. At least prior to PSG’s interest, Dembele was thought to be set on staying in Barcelona.
PSG Manager Luis Enrique has given the green light for his side to go after Dembele – his former teammate and captain Xavi Hernandez is unlikely to be happy about the idea that Barcelona would negotiate for Dembele though.
Xavi has put his neck on the line for Dembele on multiple occasions, and reaped the rewards last season before an injury decimated his playing time from January on. He is likely one of the players he would be most keen to keep, given Dembele’s capacity to go past his defender.
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