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 confirmed that star defender Ronald Araujo’s return is imminent, ahead of their Champions League clash with Royal Antwerp.
Araujo was ruled out for a month to six weeks after a muscle tear that he suffered against Cadiz in their second game of the season. The Uruguayan returned to group work with the Barcelona squad on Monday, but has been left out of their Champions League squad for Tuesday’s European opener.
Speaking to the press, Xavi confirmed that he was close to fitness, but would return this weekend.
“Ronald is good. We could have forced it tomorrow but it’s not worth it. Saturday he will be back.”
The Blaugrana face Celta Vigo at Montjuic on Saturday evening at 18:30 CEST. Following that they will face Real Mallorca away and then Sevilla at home. Xavi was also quizzed on Pedri’s recovery, who is still doing gym work.
“Pedri is doing very well, he is feeling very good, he still has a little bit left to do, I can’t give a date because it depends on how he feels, but the important thing is that he recovers well and that he is with us as soon as possible, as well as possible. We’re not going to take risks.”
The most recent reporting is that Pedri is expected to be out for more than a month yet, although partly due to the international break in mid-October. Pedri is expected to miss Spain’s clashes with Scotland and Norway, and return after the break.
Xavi: "We have players in very good shape, the whole team, especially the people up front. Everyone is engaged and that is what makes me most proud. We have alternatives to change."
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) September 18, 2023
Both will have plenty of competition on their return. Andreas Christensen has been a starter since early last
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