Barcelona coach Xavi is weighing up how to cover the three-match suspension of Robert Lewandowski. Normality is returning to Barcelona. The players are returning, with Ansu Fati and Eric Garcia coming back to training early. Most of the others will be back from Monday. Those who reached the quarter-finals can have longer off - Memphis Depay, Frenkie De Jong and Raphinha will be back on Thurs...Full Story »

  Barcelona coach Xavi says he turned down a job offer to join the Brazil staff because he wanted to wait for the opportunity to take over at Camp Nou. WHAT HAPPENED? The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) approached the former midfielder in 2021 with an offer to join coach Tite's staff, but Xavi wanted a head coach role and opted to wait for his turn at Barcelona instead. WHAT...Full Story »

Barcelona boss Xavi is sceptical about how he’d fit Lionel Messi into his side in the event of any possible return, according to reports. The Argentina international left the Nou Camp for PSG back in the summer transfer window of 2021. However, despite the veteran being happy in Ligue 1, that hasn’t stopped speculation from rumbling on over a potential Hollywood homecoming… Me...Full Story »

Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has, on Sunday evening, provided an insight into the extent of the latest injury concerns across his squad. The Blaugrana, of course, were back in action a short time ago. And, after bouncing back from last weekend’s Clasico humbling courtesy of a 3-0 downing of Villarreal in midweek, Barca only continued to impress. Goals on the part of all of Ousm...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi insists he can see Frenkie de Jong being part of their future. Whilst De Jong hasn't been anywhere close to an ever-present in 2022/23, the Spanish coach doesn't believe he is at all a problem, despite reports linking him with a January transfer. "Because of his potential I see him more as an inside player, although he is very good in defense," he said. "I like him and ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has accepted he will be out of a job if he doesn't win trophies this season after a difficult week for the Catalan club. Barca were held to a 3-3 draw by Inter Milan at Camp Nou last week and will be knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages if the Serie A side beat Viktoria Plzen later this month. They were then beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid at the B...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has given his full backing to coach Xavi and urged him to lead the club to victory against Real Madrid on Sunday. Barca facing Champions League elimination President has confidence in Xavi Laporta urged coach to get the win WHAT HAPPENED? Despite their unbeaten start to the season in La Liga, Barca are struggling in the Champions League after drawing 3-3 ...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta met with coach Xavi in the aftermath of last night's 3-3 draw with Inter Milan. The result leaves Barca's hopes of reaching the Champions League round of 16 hanging by the thread. Sport says Laporta chose to wait for things to calm down before leaving the executive box to speak with Xavi outside the home dressing room. The president decided against speaking w...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi was furious after their Champions League defeat at Inter Milan. Pedri's second-half equaliser was ruled out for an unintentional handball by Ansu Fati after the hour mark and a late Denzel Dumfries handball was not given as a penalty. Hakan Calhanoglu's goal proved the winner for Inter. "I am angry and indignant about what we have seen, it is an injustice," Xavi blasted...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called for Lionel Messi to be left in peace as the Paris Saint-Germain forward continues to be linked with a return to Camp Nou. Messi, 35, is out of contract with PSG at the end of the season and Barca vice president Eduard Romeu said last week it would be viable to bring him back to the club on a financial level. Romeu's remarks came after president Joan Lapo...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi is set to meet with Pablo Torre to discuss his immediate future. Xavi revealed last week that he would meet with the player soon to analyse the options on the table. And Pablo Torre will abide by what the club decides. He is willing to strengthen Barça Atlètic when necessary if this is, as seems most likely, the decision that ends up being taken, saysSport. Xa...Full Story »

Gerard Pique's relationship with Barcelona manager Xavi has hit rock bottom after the former midfielder overheard the defender complaining about his playing time. Pique and Xavi played together during Barcelona's most successful period, winning three Champions League titles and five La Ligas in the same side. However these days their relationship is very different, with the legendary midfiel...Full Story »

Jules Kounde says Xavi was key to choosing to join Barcelona after leaving Sevilla over the summer. Xavi was insistent and told him what he wanted from him on the pitch. And he justified it because he understood that his incorporation was essential because of how he wanted to play. Koundé was already captivated by the coach for how he made Barça improve last season. "When I talked ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi says they face Bayern Munich full of confidence. Barca have struggled against German teams in recent seasons. But ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash, Xavi said: "There are a lot of expectations, but tomorrow's game doesn't change anything at all, whether we win, draw or lose, no conclusions can be drawn. "It's a challenge to win here, we haven't done it, nine mon...Full Story »

After signing Marc Cucurella from Brighton, Thomas Tuchel decide he no longer required the services of Alonso paving way for his Chelsea exit. WHAT HAPPENED? Barcelona have completed the signing of Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso on a free transfer and it completes Xavi's summer revolution at Camp Nou. The Spaniard had been linked with the Blaugrana for several months, and fell further down t...Full Story »

Norwich winger Onel Hernandez is pressing for a recall in the Sky Bet Championship match against Coventry at Carrow Road.The Cuban came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner at Birmingham on Tuesday night, which lifted the Canaries into second place.Teemu Pukki could also return to the starting XI, with American Josh Sargent having led the attack in recent games, but midfielder Liam Gibb...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith hailed matchwinner Onel Hernandez after his last-gasp goal sealed a 2-1 victory against Birmingham at St Andrew’s to make it four wins in a row for the Canaries.Substitute Hernandez, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Blues, swept home the winner in the third minute of stoppage time to lift Norwich to second place in the Sky Bet Championship...Full Story »

Onel Hernandez was Norwich’s hero as they made it four straight wins with a last-gasp 2-1 victory against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Hernandez, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Blues, swept home the winner in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.The 29-year-old Cuban winger’s first goal since scoring for Birmingham in a 3-0 win against Luton on Febr...Full Story »

Barcelona are considering a sensational swoop to re-sign Lionel Messi, according to reports. The Blaugrana were forced to let their greatest ever player depart the club last summer in order to meet La Liga's salary cap. Barcelona(opens in new tab)'s financial issues remain, with the club's debts totalling around £1.2 billion. But that has not prevented them splashing out more than ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi has declared he'd like to bring Leo Messi back from PSG. The Argentine forward departed the club last summer and joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, as, once his contract expired, Barcelona couldn't afford to offer him a new deal due to their financial issues. "I wish Messi's time was not over, I think he deserves a second chance, a last chance, but that's nex...Full Story »