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.
On Thursday, Vitor Roque made his long-awaited debut for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Las Palmas. The 18-year-old attacker had been signed from Athletico Paranaense last summer, but due to the Catalan club’s ongoing financial woes, he was unable to officially join until this month.
It was a promising 15-minute cameo from the Brazilian international, who will be given the chance to start for the first time on Sunday when Barcelona travel to face fourth-tier side Barbastro in their first Copa del Rey match of the season.
The lower-league side will have ambitions of causing a seismic shock, and they have already knocked out La Liga opposition this season (Almeria). As such, Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez will be taking few chances, already changes will be made from the match in Gran Canaria.
As per Sport, the likes of Hector Fort, Inigo Martinez, Oriol Romeu, Fermin Lopez, Joao Felix and Roque are all in line to start against Barbastro, with Xavi also having one eye on next week’s Spanish Super Cup in Riyadh.
Barcelona will be eyeing up a win without too many dramas against Barbastro, but the hosts should not be underestimated under any circumstances. The Blaugrana will need to get on their game if they are to make it through to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.
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