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.
FC Barcelona gem Lamine Yamal has taken advantage of his call-up to the Spanish national team to speak to 'Marca'. In this interview, the footballer declared that Spain can win the European Championship next summer: "We have a team that is more than capable of winning it."
The journalists joked that Luis de la Fuente could be his grandfather and he commented on his relationship with the coach: "He's been very good to him since the first day. He has given me a lot of advice since I arrived," he claimed.
He had good words for his Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez: "I owe him a lot. I owe him a lot. He takes me up for training, makes me make my debut, gives me continuity. He is the one who gives confidence to the youngsters.
"I believe that in all the competitions where we are still alive, we can still dream. If there's a chance of winning, you can win. If Madrid fail, let them know that we're right next to them, to take as many points off them as possible. We're going to give them a fight," he said.
When questioned about his dreams, he confessed: "I want to play in a Champions League final, play in a European Championship, play in a World Cup. To be able to score in a World Cup or a European Championship," he added.
"Anything that means playing is good for me. Whatever comes, well, fine, but first we'll think about the European Championship," he explained.
Yamañl also expressed that he is not afraid of what happened to Pedri: "In the end it all depends on the person. There is still a long way to go. I don't know, it's something that can happen, but well, as long as I'm playing, I'll be available".
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