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Joan Laporta expresses desire to retain Xavi

Joan Laporta expresses desire to retain Xavi

Barcelona President Joan Laporta has expressed his wish to retain Xavi Hernandez as the club’s manager but acknowledges that it hinges on the conclusion of the season. Recall that Xavi announced he would be departing Barcelona at the end of the season, but recent rumours suggest he could change his mind. However, Laporta in a

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Who’s now laughing? — Xavi questions critics after Barcelona UCL progression

Who’s now laughing? — Xavi questions critics after Barcelona UCL progression

Following Barcelona’s progression into the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final, Xavi Hernandez has responded to his side’s critics, by asking “Who’s laughing now?” Barcelona were held to a 1-1 draw at Napoli in the first leg of the tie, but the Catalan side defeated the Partonepie 3-1 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday,

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It’s a 50-50 fixture, Xavi foresees no favourite in Barcelona vs Napoli clash

It’s a 50-50 fixture, Xavi foresees no favourite in Barcelona vs Napoli clash

Xavi Hernandez believes there’s no favourite in the second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 clash between Barcelona and Napoli on Tuesday. After playing a 1-1 draw at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 22, Xavi enjoined Barcelona fans to make the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys unbearable for Napoli. “There are no

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We’re ready for Napoli, Xavi assures after Mallorca win 

We’re ready for Napoli, Xavi assures after Mallorca win 

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has confirmed his side’s readiness for Napoli ahead of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16 second-leg clash at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys next week Tuesday. Speaking in his post-match review after Lamine Yamal’s 73rd-minute strike secured all maximum points for Barça against Mallorca, Xavi who observed a touchline

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We will keep fighting for the league as long as we’re mathematically involved —Xavi

We will keep fighting for the league as long as we’re mathematically involved —Xavi

Barcelona’s manager, Xavi Hernandez, has reiterated his side’s resilience in the La Liga title race, ahead of their Matchday 26 fixture against Getafe on Saturday. Barcelona are currently eight points behind table toppers Real Madrid, but Xavi has said his side is still in the title race and will not throw in the towel, despite

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