Joan Laporta addresses Xavi’s departure and Barcelona’s season challenges
Joan Laporta speaks for the first time following Xavi's departure.
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Xavi with new aspirations for 2024
With Barcelona's first half of a turbulent season in the books, Xavi has new strategies in mind for what's to come, as he tries to turn the ship around.
Laporta: “We have a very competitive team that’s already won the league”
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta sat down with Sport, Mundo Deportivo and l’Esportiu for a three-way interview regarding the present of the team.
Xavi opens up about transfer rumors
Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernández had an interview with Jijantes FC about potential signings and the upcoming season.
Lionel Messi: “I didn’t want to go through all that again”
In an insightful and brutally honest interview, Lionel Messi opened up about the saga that ended with him in Inter Miami.
Xavi on Messi: I’m told it’s under control
In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández spoke about a potential return for Lionel Messi.
The ideal Busquets substitute?
The German midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, has emerged as a possible summer target for Barcelona in the midst of Bayern's internal turbulence.
Xavi: “I still see Madrid as the favorite”
The Catalans earned a hard-fought victory after an intense match against Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Xavi, Busquets, Araujo, and Marcos Alonso spoke to the press after the game and talked about the result, the second-leg fixture, among other things.
Xavi: “We have to change a lot of things”
FC Barcelona's season has come to an end after a 2-0 loss against Villarreal at the Camp Nou. After the final whistle, Xavi Hernández, Dani Alves and Ronald Araujo all gave their points of view on the match and season.
FC Barcelona secures second place in LaLiga
Barcelona tied 0-0 in an away match against Getafe and has secured 2nd place in LaLiga. After the final whistle, Xavi, Busquets and Puig all spoke with the press.
Xavi: “Frenkie is an important player for me”
Xavi spoke to the press a day before the match against Getafe in Madrid. He adressed the issues such as the Frenkie de Jong situation, recent results and transfer rumours among others.
Xavi: Second place will give us a chance to play in the Super Cup.
FC Barcelona host Celta Vigo on Tuesday night and can get a step closer to being runners up in the Spanish first tier. Xavi spoke on new signing, importance of being second, and several Barca players
Barça secure UCL spot for next season!
Thanks to yesterday's 2-1 away win against Betis, Barcelona have clinged their spot in next season's UCL. After the exciting match, Xavi Hernández, Jordi Alba and Eric García spoke with the press.
Xavi: “The Europa League is exciting, it’s a title the club hasn’t won yet”
FC Barcelona will look to continue its unbeaten run and progress to the semi-final of the Europa League by beating Eintracht Frankfurt tomorrow. Xavi Hernández and Eric García spoke to the press about the game, Gerard Piqué's importance and the atmosphere at the Camp Nou.
Exciting UEL clash ends in a 1-1 draw between Barça and Frankfurt
The first leg of the quarter finals clash between Barcelona and Frankfurt ended in a 1-1. However, it was an exciting match in which either of the two teams could have taken the victory and the lead. After the final whistle, Xavi, Ferran, Busquets and Eric García all spoke with the press.
Xavi: “I am very satisfied today”
comeback from one goal down, goals from Pedri and Aubameyang secured the 1-2 win for the Catalans. The coach and both goalscorers spoke to the press after the match.
Xavi: Everyone wants important players
Following a flat performance against Galatasaray, Barcelona face a tricky affair at home against Osasuna. Xavi faced the press ahead of the game, where he talked about, Mbappé and Haaland, Osasuna, and Messi.
Xavi, ter Stegen, and Ferran Torres speak after a “very deserved victory”
Elche hosted Barça today in a tense affair in the 27th Matchday of LaLiga Santander. Barça came out 2-1 victors, with goals from Ferran & Memphis sealing the comeback. Xavi, ter Stegen, and Ferran Torres spoke after the game.
Dani Alves: “The objective was to recover the team’s spirit”
Barcelona have once again won a match in incredible fashion. This time by 4-0 against Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou. After the final whistle, Xavi, Pedri and Alves all gave a few words to the press. Here is what they had to say.
Xavi: “It is the most complete match we have played”
An impressive FC Barcelona won 4-2 against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the UEL play-offs. After the final whistle, Xavi Hernández, Jordi Alba, Gerard Piqué and Adama Traoré spoke with the press. They talked about the match, their aspirations and much more.
Xavi: “If Messi didn’t exist, Maradona would’ve been the best ever
After a convincing win in Valencia, Barça will now face Napoli for the return of the Europa League match up. Xavi Hernández and Marc-André Ter Stegen spoke to the press about tomorrow's game, Ousmane Dembélé and more.
Xavi on Ferran Torres: Barça’s shirt weighs a few kilos more
Barça came agonizingly close to beating Napoli on several occasions in the first leg of the Europa League playoff round, but luck was not on the Catalan outfit's side. Xavi, Piqué, and Eric Garcia spoke after the game of the stadium's atmosphere, the team's performance, and the return leg in Naples next Thursday.
Xavi: This is supposed to be a Champions League clash
Xavi and Pedri faced the press ahead of Thursday's decisive game against Napoli in the Europa League. Where they talked about, the upcoming game, Memories in the Europa League, Xavi's first 100 days, and a lot mo
Xavi: “We conceded too much and the rivals were effective”
FC Barcelona managed to secure a 2-2 draw in a very exciting local Derby against Espanyol. After the match, Xavi and quite a few of his players spoke with the press.
Xavi: “This win goes to show that we are still alive”
Barcelona won 1-0 against Alavés, in a much more complicated match than expected. After the final whistle, Xavi Hernández and several players spoke with the press.
Barcelona lose 3-2 against Bilbao and are out of Copa del Rey
FC Barcelona lost yet another key match of the season. This time the Culés were beaten by Athletic Club Bilbao by a narrow 3-2 at San Mamés. After the match Xavi, Torres and Alba all spoke with the press.
Xavi: “Dembélé has to either renew or leave the club”
Ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey game against Athletic Club, Xavi spoke to the press about Dembélé's contract situation, Araújo's renewal, tomorrow's striker and more.
Xavi: “El Clásico is unpredictable, the favourite doesn’t always win”
Xavi Hernández and captain Sergio Busquets spoke to the press before Wednesday's Supercopa semi-final against Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia.
Xavi: “Honestly, I don’t know why the game hasn’t been suspended”
In the first press conference of the new year, Xavi spoke about Sunday's game against Mallorca, a possible Álvaro Morata transfer and Ferran Torres joining the team.
Xavi: “This Barça looks like the one I want: a protagonist and brave one”
Barcelona tied 1-1 against Sevilla in an exciting affair at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Following the match, Xavi, Araujo and Alemany all spoke with the press regarding their performance, their aspirations and possible movements in the winter transfer window.
Xavi: “We have to act quickly, we can’t lose a player like Gavi”
Xavi was present at the press conference ahead of Tuesday's game against Sevilla and talked about Gavi's contract, the gap with Real Madrid in the league table and more.
Xavi: “This club was made to win titles”
Xavi Hernández appeared at the press conference ahead of Saturday's game against Elche and talked about Frenkie de Jong, Ousmane Dembélé and more.
Xavi: “It’s never unfair to give Messi the Ballon d’Or”
Xavi Hernández appeared at the press conference to talk about Saturday's game against Real Betis, the game against Bayern, Dembélé's contract situation and more.
Xavi: “I’ve made it clear to Dembélé that he’s important to me”
“Xavi was present at the press conference before Saturday's game against Villarreal and spoke about the medical staff, the transfer market and some of his players.”
Pique: We cannot fail Xavi
Following a goalless draw against Benfica. Barcelona's Champions League fate relies on a win in Munich. After the match, Xavi, Pique, Ter Stegen, and Araujo spoke to the press.
Xavi: “We lost 3-0 in the away game, that’s our reality”
Xavi Hernández and Jordi Alba spoke to the press ahead of Tuesday's important Champions League clash against Benfica.
Xavi: “If football is a religion, Johan Cruyff is a god”
On the fourteenth day of each month, Blaugranagram will share a story related to FC Barcelona legend Johan Cruyff.
Another one bites the dust: physical head coach Tarrago leaves the club
Joan Ramon Tarrago, FC Barcelona's head of physical preparation, is the latest person to leave the club after Xavi's arrival.
Barça sack head physio Juanjo Brau
As was being keenly anticipated, Xavi's first decisions in the area of medical services have arrived, with Juanjo Brau, head of physiotherapy, being sacked by the club.
Xavi comes home: “I’m prepared, I like a challenge”
A man of the club is coming home. After winning everything with Barça as a player, Xavi now returns to the club where he grew up to try and do it all again as a coach. After being presented on the field, he answered questions from the press.
Barjuan: “I already knew that this could be my last game”
Sergi Barjuan spoke to the press ahead of Saturday’s league game against Celta Vigo.
Xavi and Barcelona agreement reached, Al-Sadd green light only missing piece
Barcelona representatives will be travelling to Qatar in the next 48 hours to complete the deal that will mean Al-Sadd coach and Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez will become the new Barça head coach, Mundo Deportivo reports.
Laporta: “I’ve always said Xavi will coach Barça one day”
Sergi Barjuan, Barça's interim manager, had his first press conference before Saturday's league game against Deportivo Alavés with President Laporta also being present.
Xavi given permission to return to FC Barcelona as manager
Former FC Barcelona captain and midfielder Xavi Hernandez has been given permission to leave Qatari Stars League side Al Sadd to rejoin the Catalan club as manager.
Laporta now open to Xavi as a possible Koeman replacement
Although Koeman still seems to have at least one game, Laporta is already looking at possible replacements and now sees Xavi as an option.
Laporta: “I assure the fans that the next season will be successful”
Laporta: "I assure the fans that the next season will be successful"
Barcelona board in doubt over Koeman’s future as manager
ESPN reported on Monday that the future of FC Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman past the end of the season is in doubt among Barça's board.
Koeman: “We think we can win, but we have to prove it”
Koeman: "We think we can win, but we have to prove it"
Xavi Hernandez will join Barça if Víctor Font wins the elections
Presidential candidate Víctor Font’s entourage have reacted to a letter written by Xavi, saying they believe Xavi will join Barça immediately if Font wins the elections.
Ronald Koeman- The next Barça manager?
The Dutch national team manager is currently in pole position to take over the Barça job.
Xavi: I see Leo playing as long as he wants
MARCA spoke to Xavi in an exclusive interview, after the Blaugrana legend, and current Al Sadd coach tested positive for COVID-19 last week. Former Barça midfielder turned coach has faced new challenges in Qatar, and his admiration of coaching FC…
Who are the likely candidates to replace Quique Setién as Barcelona head coach?
The Cantabrian is expected to depart the Camp Nou ahead of next season, following a dismal campaign since replacing Ernesto Valverde at the Barça helm.
Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid: Five Things We Learned As Barça Lose More Ground In the Race For The La Liga Title
FC Barcelona’s woes continued as Quique Setién’s side were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw by Atlético Madrid on Tuesday night at the Camp Nou. Setién’s team were looking to put their dismal display against Celta Vigo last time out…
5 Barcelona youngsters looking to force their way into Quique Setien’s first-team
FC Barcelona are continuing to churn out talent from their famed La Masia youth academy, with several Barça B players keen to be given the chance to shine in the first-team next season.
Xavi: Neymar ‘would add a lot’, Messi has ‘five or six’ years left in him
The former Barça midfielder, Xavi Hernández, believes Neymar would be an extraordinary signing, and believes Lionel Messi has five or six years left in him.