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 midfielder was not included in Xavi’s squad for the huge tie in the continental competition.
Barcelona midfielder Pedri was not included in the side’s squad for the Champions League Round of 16 second leg game against Napoli (KO 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.).
The 21-year-old suffered another injury to a long list of physical issues that have peppered his short career. The latest injury came in the 0-0 draw against Athletic and the ex-Las Palmas player was forced off in the first half. He was replaced by Lamine Yamal.
The player left the field unaided but was in floods of tears as it appeared that he had suffered the same thigh injury that has already kept him out of 15 games so far this season.
A statement from the club, after tests had been conducted, soon confirmed that the player had sustained “an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh”.
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández confirmed the injury “didn’t look good” and that he imagined Pedri would be absent “for several matches”.
Pedri was not the only player to suffer an injury in the game, with Frenkie de Jong also suffering an injury, this time to his ankle. He joins Pedri on the sidelines along with Ferran, Balde, Gavi and Marcos Alonso.
Barcelona take on Napoli in the Champions League tonight. You can follow the game live on AS USA as it happens.
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