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Xavi to Depart as Barcelona Coach After Season-Defining Defeat

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Xavi announces shocking decision to step down as Barcelona coach after heartbreaking loss to Villarreal

In a stunning turn of events, Xavi revealed his departure as Barcelona's coach following a devastating 5-3 defeat against Villarreal. The former captain and midfield icon cited VAR controversies and a lack of resilience within the team. This loss not only derailed Barcelona's title defense but also left them trailing Real Madrid by 10 points. Xavi's decision marks the end of an era and raises questions about Barcelona's future coaching prospects. Despite the setback, Xavi's legacy at Barcelona remains prominent, with his departure marking a significant transition for the club.

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Xavi won't continue at Barcelona after this season, citing 'lack of ... (The Associated Press)

Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid ...

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Xavi announces he will step down as Barcelona head coach at the ... (The Athletic)

The club's former captain and midfield icon confirmed the news following Saturday's 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal — a result which left the side ten points off ...

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FC Barcelona Coach Xavi Slams VAR 'Disgrace' Plus 'Naive' And ... (Forbes)

Xavi Hernandez called VAR a 'disgrace' plus his team 'naive' and 'emotionally collapsed' following a devastating 5-3 loss to Villarreal at the Montjuic ...

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FC Barcelona Coach Xavi Hernandez Announces Resignation (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has announced that he will leave his post following Saturday's 5-3 loss to Villarreal.

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Five-goal Villarreal derail champions Barcelona in wild La Liga clash (FRANCE 24)

Barcelona's title defence was derailed as Villarreal romped to a sensational 5-3 victory in La Liga on Saturday with three late goals.

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Xavi to step down as Barcelona coach at end of season - ESPN (ESPN)

Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he won't stay at Barcelona as head coach beyond June after his team fell to a 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal.

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Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal – Xavi's future looking bleak after dramatic ... (The Athletic)

But from 3-2 up, the champions capitulated, conceding three late goals. The defeat leaves them 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid and eight behind second- ...

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Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez to step down at end of season ... (CBSSports.com)

After a stunning 5-3 loss to Villarreal on Saturday, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez announced that he will step down as coach at the end of the season.

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Xavi won't continue as Barcelona coach after this season (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid ...

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Real Madrid overcomes Las Palmas to reclaim lead of Spanish league (The Associated Press)

Vinícius Júnior and Aurélien Tchouaméni have scored second-half goals and Real Madrid has overcome Las Palmas 2-1 in the Canary Islands to reclaim the lead ...

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Barcelona loses thriller with Villarreal, falls 10 points behind Real ... (FOXSports.com)

Barcelona lost a 5-3 thriller to Villarreal on Saturday and has fallen 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.

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Xavi won't continue as Barcelona coach after this season (FOXSports.com)

Xavi returned to Barcelona as the coach in November 2021 with his only experience a stint in Qatar. He has a contract through the end of next season.

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Xavi Hernández announces he is to leave FC Barcelona on 30 June (FC Barcelona)

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has announced that he is leaving the Club on 30 June. The blaugrana boss made the statement in the post-game press ...

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Barcelona coaching candidates: Rafa Marquez, Thiago Motta ... (CBSSports.com)

In less than a 24-hour span, two of the top managerial jobs in soccer have opened as Xavi Hernandez announced that he'll step down as Barcelona manager as ...

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Xavi Hernández announces he will leave Barcelona at end of ... (The Guardian)

Xavi's position has been under the spotlight as the La Liga champions have fallen behind Real Madrid and Girona at the top of the table. European ...

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FC Barcelona Mounts Epic Three Goal Eleven-Minute Comeback ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona launched an epic three-goal comeback in 11 minutes on Saturday yet still lost 5-3 to Villarreal at the Montjuic Stadium.

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Xavi Hernández announces he is to leave FC Barcelona on 30 June (FC Barcelona)

The former Barça midfielder reveals his intentions in the post game press conference after Barça's defeat against Villarreal.

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Villarreal 5-3 Barcelona (Jan 27, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Villarreal vs. Barcelona Spanish Laliga game from January 27, 2024 on ESPN.

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Xavi's Dramatic Exit Plan Reveals Poison Within FC Barcelona (Forbes)

Why do managers burn out at Barcelona in a manner not seen at other top clubs? Well, an answer lies in the structure of the organization itself.

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"There's No Point In Staying": Barcelona Manager Xavi Hernandez ... (Sports Illustrated)

Before leaving the club in 2015, he made 767 first-team appearances and won 25 team trophies - including eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League ...

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Xavi's Barcelona resignation a shock only for the dramatic timing (The Athletic)

A hugely dramatic night on and off the pitch ended with Xavi revealing to the media that he would be stepping down in four months' time.

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Laporta: I accept that Xavi will continue until June because he is a ... (MARCA.com)

Joan Laporta analyzed this Sunday lunchtime Xavi's announcement to not continue in the bench of Barcelona beyond June. He will not fulfill the contract ...

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Barcelona president sticks with Xavi in show of support for the coach ... (The Associated Press)

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said Sunday he will not make a coaching change and expects Xavi to remain fully committed despite not returning next season.

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Barcelona manager Xavi announces he will leave Spanish giant at ... (CNN)

Barcelona manager Xavi announced on Saturday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.

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FC Barcelona Star Will Leave With Xavi This Summer, Reports AS (Forbes)

An FC Barcelona star will reportedly leave the club this summer with outgoing head coach Xavi Hernandez according to local media.

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Rafa Marquez has upset Barcelona's directors (MARCA.com)

As if the worries that exist within the Barcelona management due to the recent defeats suffered by the team weren't bad enough, the club's directors are now ...

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FC Barcelona Has New Candidate To Succeed Xavi In Ex-Bayern ... (Forbes)

Former Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has reportedly emerged as a candidate to replace outogoing head coach Xavi Hernandez.

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Barcelona's Revamped Camp Nou Stadium Can't Come Soon Enough (Forbes)

Lagging way behind in the La Liga title race, eliminated from the Copa del Rey, and with only the Champions League to save the day, it's staring an ...

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Xavi is not blameless but Barcelona's problems run far deeper (The Athletic)

Barca's performance during the 5-3 defeat against Villarreal at their temporary Montjuic home was the logical result of constant upheaval since Joan Laporta ...

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