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.
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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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 ...
Xavi Hernandez called VAR a 'disgrace' plus his team 'naive' and 'emotionally collapsed' following a devastating 5-3 loss to Villarreal at the Montjuic ...
FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has announced that he will leave his post following Saturday's 5-3 loss to Villarreal.
Barcelona's title defence was derailed as Villarreal romped to a sensational 5-3 victory in La Liga on Saturday with three late goals.
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.
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- ...
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.
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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Barcelona lost a 5-3 thriller to Villarreal on Saturday and has fallen 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.
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.
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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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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The former Barça midfielder reveals his intentions in the post game press conference after Barça's defeat against Villarreal.
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
Barcelona manager Xavi announced on Saturday that he will leave the club at the end of the season.
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