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.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has told the media that struggling veteran Oriol Romeu is mentally strong enough to deal with a rough patch of form which has seen him slide down the pecking order.
Romeu, 32, was one of the standout performers in their opening matches, starting seven of eight. However Romeu has become a rare sight in the starting line-up these days, after some sloppy performances, the latest of which against Real Madrid.
Xavi was asked about him ahead of their clash against Real Sociedad on Friday-
“We talk to him, we make individual and group videos, just as we do with everyone… he is doing a good job. But there is competition. This is about performance. Whoever is better will play. Whoever comes on and does better will play. Whoever plays a good game will stay in the line-up. He looks mentally strong to me. He has room for improvement, like everyone, and will continue to be important for the group.”
Recently it was revealed that Romeu has been struggling with chronic knee pain due to the extra strain of playing twice a week at Barcelona, and Diario AS say that internally, there are concerns about him. Some put this purely down to the physical issues, while others within the staff maintain that the demands of the role are proving too much.
At any rate, Barcelona are on the hunt for a long-term answer to the departure of Sergio Busquets this summer, which Romeu was never supposed to be. If there is a cheap option on the market this winter, it might tempt Barcelona into a move though.
Arriving from Girona for just €3.4m, Romeu was a bargain as a rotational option for the Blaugrana, and he has shown that in some of the less demanding games, he is perfect for just that. With the exception of El Clasico, his
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