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 Disciplinary Committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) imposed a one-match ban on Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez for an accumulation of cautions. Similarly, Almeria's Bruno Langa, who was sent off against Celta last time out, has been given a one-match ban.
Langa was shown a straight red card in the 65th minute of the Celta-Almeria game (1-0) for a tackle on an opponent using excessive force in a challenge for the ball, according to the referee's report.
Xavi Hernandez will have to serve a one-match ban against Mallorca next Friday, after being shown the yellow card in the 32nd minute of the Athletic Club-Barcelona match (0-0), for commenting on a referee's decision and expressing his disagreement, according to the report.
Mason Greenwood (Getafe), Jon Pacheco (Real Sociedad), Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), German Pezzella (Betis) and Omar Mascarell (Mallorca) will also miss the next matchday due to accumulation of yellow cards after matchday 27.
In other words, Barcelona, in addition to the injuries, will have two more absentees, those of Xavi and Ronald Araujo. As fate would have it, the coach and the centre-back have both saw yellow in the same match, so they will have to watch the clash against Mallorca on matchday 28 of the domestic competition from home.
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