National team captain Ilkay Gündogan emphasized the importance of having leaders from diverse migration backgrounds to accurately reflect the society in Germany today. As a player with Turkish parents, Gündogan understands the significance of representation and inclusivity in leadership positions. He believes that individuals like him are essential in leading roles to showcase the new
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Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, recently spoke out about the decision to replace Xavi Hernández with German coach Hansi Flick. Laporta revealed that doubts about whether Xavi truly believed in the current squad ultimately led to the dismissal. This decision came just three weeks after Xavi had reversed his initial announcement of stepping down
Barcelona has recently made headlines with the announcement of Hansi Flick as the new manager of the club. The former Bayern Munich and Germany coach has signed a two-year contract with the club, replacing Xavi Hernández who managed his final game with Barcelona last Sunday after being sacked. Xavi Hernández, after winning 2-1 at Sevilla
Hansi Flick, the former Germany national team manager, has made his way to Barcelona as the Catalan club’s new coach. Flick, 59, will be taking over from Xavi Hernández, who recently managed his final game against Sevilla. After being out of work since his dismissal from the German national team last September, Flick arrived in
The managerial landscape in European football is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, with several top clubs simultaneously searching for their next head coach. Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, and Chelsea are all in the hunt for a new manager to lead their teams to success. This highly competitive situation reflects the intense pressure on clubs to
Former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández had ambitious plans to revamp the squad if he had remained at the helm. With a desire for change, Xavi sought to make significant moves in the transfer market, targeting key players such as Robert Lewandowski, João Félix, João Cancelo, and Vitor Roque. Xavi’s radical plans focused primarily on the
Xavi Hernández expressed his disappointment after ending his time as Barcelona coach with a 2-1 win against Sevilla. In an interview with DAZN, Xavi mentioned that he believes his work has been undervalued, especially considering the adverse situation he stepped into. Despite starting at ninth place on the table, Xavi managed to lead the team
Barcelona’s position in Pot 1 for the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage draw has been confirmed following AS Roma’s absence from the competition. AS Roma’s chance to be in the Champions League was dependent on Atalanta finishing fifth in Serie A, thereby passing down their spot to Roma in sixth. However, Atalanta secured a
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has responded to the news of his dismissal by the club’s president Joan Laporta. While he expressed acceptance of the decision in a news conference, he also hinted at his desire to depart under different circumstances. Xavi acknowledged Laporta’s role in making decisions for the club and stated that he would
Sevilla boss Quique Sánchez Flores has expressed his disappointment with Barcelona’s handling of club legends in light of their recent announcement regarding the sacking of coach Xavi Hernández at the end of the season. This decision has sparked controversy, especially considering Xavi’s initial commitment to honor the last year of his contract and lead the