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 Catalan coach spoke ahead of Barcelona’s crucial LaLiga game against their Canary Island opponents.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández spoke to the media ahead of his side’s LaLiga tie against Las Palmas. The coach gave a fitness update on his squad as well as analysing the upcoming fixture. He also mentioned his future - again - and spoke about the talent of young winger, Lamine Yamal.
The players have returned all OK, fortunately. Tomorrow we play against an opponent that play very good football, they have personality, they don’t give balls away. They are a team with very Barça DNA, with technically gifted players. It will be hard for us to get the ball from them. They come with little to lose and a lot to prove.
All three are fine. Andreas (Christensen) won’t be able to make it, but we’ll see. Marc’s injury was a scare.
Yes, especially because they’re coming back from the national teams. I’ve told them to forget about [the pressure], there are two trophies at stake and we’ve been competing very well over the previous two games, with excellent moments of play. It’s a very important match to keep fighting for LaLiga.
Lamine is calm and very measured. He is taking everything that happens to him very well, with the humility to keep improving. He has the quality to be a benchmark and truly special player. He can mark an era at Barça and in football.
Robert is a natural leader, who has always helped us and always works hard. He is in great form. The other day he playhaded one of his best games for Barça. He’s in good physical shape and he’s vital for us.
We have to get back into club mode. We’ve still got PSG to play. We have to focus on LaLiga because we want to fight for it and we think we can do it. We have to put pressure
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