Over the weekend, Bayer Leverkusen managed to further their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table with a hard-fought 2-1 win against minnows Heidenheim. Leverkusen’s dominant display was highlighted by Jeremie Frimpong’s goal, assisted by the impressive Amine Adli. Despite facing a resilient Heidenheim defense, Leverkusen maintained control throughout the game and secured the
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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández remains resilient despite his team’s recent struggles in LaLiga. Following a disappointing 3-3 draw against Granada, where defensive errors were once again a prominent feature, Barcelona finds themselves 10 points behind league leaders Real Madrid. Despite the significant gap in points, Xavi refuses to give up on the title race, emphasizing
Barcelona’s 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsí has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs, with his release clause set at around €10 million ($10.7m). Sources close to the situation have revealed that the teenager, who signed his first professional contract with Barça just last year, is now being targeted by English clubs due to his
Former Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman recently shared his understanding of Xavi’s complaints about managing the iconic Catalan club. Xavi has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the day-to-day pressures and feeling underappreciated for his efforts since taking over as the head coach. Koeman, who was replaced by Xavi in November 2021, empathized with the difficulties
Barcelona’s chances in the upcoming round-of-16 Champions League tie against Napoli have been dealt a significant blow with the news that João Félix has sprained ligaments in his ankle during training. This injury could potentially sideline the 24-year-old forward for around a month, making him a major doubt for the first leg of the crucial
Barcelona’s outgoing coach, Xavi Hernández, expressed his disappointment at the lack of recognition for his work at the club. Despite leading the team to a LaLiga title last season, Xavi feels that his efforts have not been properly valued. This sentiment has led to frustration and a sense of worthlessness in his daily work. The
Mikel Arteta recently addressed rumors circulating in Spain that suggested he was on the verge of leaving Arsenal to join Barcelona. The 41-year-old coach dismissed these speculations as “totally fake news” and expressed his disappointment with the reports. Despite the rumors, multiple sources close to the situation have confirmed that Arteta remains fully committed to
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández shocked fans and the football world by announcing his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. This decision was made public after the team’s disappointing 5-3 defeat to Villarreal at the Olympic Stadium. The pressure had been mounting on Xavi following a series of subpar results, including
In the world of professional football, kick-off times are typically scheduled to accommodate both players and fans at convenient hours. However, there have been instances where games have kicked off at unconventional times, creating unique and memorable experiences for all involved. One such instance occurred at Camp Nou in September 2003 when FC Barcelona took
After facing a barrage of criticism following Barcelona’s recent Copa del Rey quarterfinal exit at the hands of Athletic Club, Xavi Hernández has acknowledged that his time as the club’s coach may be limited. Despite leading the team to their first LaLiga title since 2019 last year, Barcelona has struggled to find consistent success this