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.
The Competition Committee will not spare Xavi Hernández. In an official statement, the body said the coach must serve a two-match ban for protesting to the referee in the goalless draw with Getafe with a fine of €700 for the club and €600 for the FC Barcelona coach.
The referee's report from referee Soto Grado stated that: "In the 70th minute, Xavier Hernandez Creus was sent off for the following reason: Leaving his technical area with his arms raised towards the area of my fourth official ostensibly protesting one of my decisions, having been warned beforehand by my fourth official. Once he had been sent off, he remained in the mouth of the tunnel and the on-field delegate had to remove him."
Meanwhile, Raphinha will have to serve the same suspension as his coach. The Brazilian winger, who was shown a straight red card for elbowing Gastón Álvarez, will miss the games against Cádiz at Montjuïc and the third matchday against Villarreal.
According to the statement, he will have to serve the sanction for "violent conduct during the game without the possibility of contesting the ball." The club will also be fined €700 and the player €600.
On the winger, the ref's report stated that "in the 42nd minute, player (11) Raphael Dias Belloli was sent off for the following reason: Hitting an opponent with his arm with excessive force, when the ball was in play but not in dispute between the two."
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