Barcelona manager Xavi has sensationally elected to stay at the club beyond this summer, despite announcing that he would leave back in January. WHAT HAPPENED?The Blaugrana manager told reporters three months ago that he planned on leaving the club at the end of the season. Since then, though, numerous figures around the team - including president Joan Laporta - have tried to convince him to ...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s relegation to League Two was confirmed despite their late 1-0 away victory against Leyton Orient.Xavier Simons scored the only goal of the game three minutes into added time to secure victory for the visitors.But Burton’s win at home to Reading sealed Fleetwood’s fate.In a match of endeavour but lacking quality, Town almost took the lead early in the second half whe...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO has been backed to replace Xavi as Barcelona manager by a club legend. The former translator and assistant boss has been linked with a shock return to the club this summer. Jose Mourinho has been backed to replace Xavi at Barcelona Credit: Getty That is despite the Barca fans' hatred towards him from his time at Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid. Barcelona have yet to confir...Full Story »

Xavi wants transfer assurances from the Barcelona board before considering reversing his retirement decision. As it stands, the Barca coach will step down at the end of the season. However, Sport says Xavi is taking feedback from the likes of vice-president Rafa Yuste, sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta about his decision. The board thinks that the idea of Xavi remaining in c...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly plotting a transfer raid on Manchester City for Erling Haaland in 2025, with the Liga giants eager to see Xavi stay put. Coach planning on stepping down this summer Recruitment may lead to a change of heart Lewandowski replacement required at Camp Nou WHAT HAPPENED?Back in January, Blaugrana legend Xavi stated his intention to step down as manager at Camp Nou whe...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi has refused to discuss the prospect of Luis Enrique succeeding him. The PSG coach has been linked with a return to Barca as they seek to replace Xavi when he steps down at the end of the season. But he said: "I will not talk about coaches for the next season. We are facing an important match to connect to LaLiga. We have to concentrate, Mallorca is doing things well: the...Full Story »

Xavi to leave Barca in the summer Amorim prime candidate to replace him Also wanted by Liverpool and Bayern WHAT HAPPENED?The Spaniard announced he would be departing at the end of the season, leaving Barcelona to join the crowded market of clubs looking for a new manager. According to the Independent, Barca have targeted Sporting boss Amorim ahead of other candidates. He has been earmark...Full Story »

Barcelona have held "concrete talks" with a top European coach over the possibility of succeeding Xavi Hernandez at the Catalan club in the summer, it has been reported. After Barcelona's 5-3 defeat at home to Villarreal in LaLiga in late January, Xavi announced he would be leaving his post at the end of the season. Since then, the Blaugrana have been linked with a series of top coaches acro...Full Story »

Barcelona have reportedly already held talks with former Germany boss Hansi Flick as they look to replace outgoing manager Xavi ahead of the summer. Xavi to leave Barca Flick seen as a potential replacement First talks have taken place WHAT HAPPENED?Xavi has announced his intention to leave the club in the summer and Barcelona are subsequently searching for a replacement. Florian Pletten...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?The Blaugranas played spectacular football to pick up their fourth triumph in five league matches to climb to the second place in the table, leapfrogging their Catalan rivals Girona. Despite a slow start, Raphinha's 20th-minute goal set the tone for the home side. Three additional goals in the second half from Joao Felix, Frenkie de Jong and Fermin Lopez sealed a comfortable vict...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?Barca went second in La Liga after crushing Getafe on Saturday - a result that secured the Blaugrana their fourth league win in five matches. Despite closing to within five points of table-toppers Real Madrid, manager Xavi stands by his decision to move on at the end of the campaign. WHAT XAVI SAIDWhen asked if he was sorry that he was leaving the club, Xavi replied: "No, quite ...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi sees his future in England. Xavi will leave Barca at the end of the season. AS says the Spanish legend will take a year away from the game to recharge before returning to management. And his priority will be a job in England. In the past, Xavi has spoken of ambitions of coaching Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.Full Story »

Lionel Messi has been tipped to become the next manager of Barcelona, following Xavi's announcement that he will be moving on in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED?The legendary Spanish midfielder will call time on his spell in charge of the Catalan giants after two-and-half years at the helm. He sensationally announced he will be stepping down as Barcelona boss last Saturday, leaving many to wonder w...Full Story »

Those with shorter memories will remember Hansi Flick as the first Germany coach to be sacked in the role's history. Links, then, to Barcelona, one of Europe's most prestigious clubs, may seem far-fetched to some. Christian Falk, however, has exclusively informed CaughtOffside that the Blaugrana's sporting director, Deco, has already contacted the 58-year-old on behalf of club president Joan...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta dismissed speculation he could quit Arsenal for Barcelona at the end of the season as "totally fake news" and said he was "upset" by the reports. Reports in Spain on Sunday said the 41-year-old coach was ready to succeed Xavi at Spotify Camp Nou, where he came through the club's fabled La Masia youth academy as a teenager. Multiple sources told ESPN that Arteta remains fully com...Full Story »

Bologna manager Thiago Motta reacts to speculation about him replacing Xavi as Barcelona manager next season. Motta reacts to transfer talk Has been managing Bologna since 2022 Xavi set to leave Barcelona in summer WHAT HAPPENED?Motta, who started his playing career at Barcelona and spent eight years at the club, responded to speculation about him replacing Xavi as the new manager of the...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has confirmed he will leave his role at the end of the season. Xavi to leave Barcelona in summer Coach makes shock decision Says it's the best decision WHAT HAPPENED?Xavi confirmed at a press conference that he will leave his role at the end of the season. The Barca boss spoke after seeing his team beaten 5-3 at home by Villarreal in La Liga. The result lea...Full Story »

Brighton's De Zerbi favourite to replace Xavi at Barcelona Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi is being considered the favourite candidate to replace Xavi as the next Barcelona manager in the summer, according to the Daily Mail. Xavi announced on Saturday after Barcelona's defeat against Villarreal that he would quit the club at the end of the ongoing season. Motta responds to speculation abo...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said the club have a bright future with or without him in charge after Wednesday's 4-2 Copa del Rey quarterfinal loss to Athletic Club. Defeat at San Mamés came just 10 days after Barça were beaten 4-1 by Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercopa final, leaving their hopes for silverware this season resting on LaLiga and the Champions League. However,...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez disputed that his team's performances are not as good as last season, although he acknowledged Real Madrid are in better form ahead of Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final. Barca won the Supercopa and LaLiga last year but go into this weekend's Clasico showdown in Saudi Arabia seven points behind Madrid, who are unbeaten in 20 matches, in the league table. However,...Full Story »