Former Mexico international Rafa Márquez has recently emerged as a surprising candidate to take over as Barcelona coach, following Xavi Hernández’s departure. Initially considered only as an interim option, Márquez’s name has gained traction within the club as they search for a new leader in the aftermath of Barcelona’s Champions League exit against Paris Saint-Germain.
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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández expressed his frustration and disappointment after his team’s elimination from the Champions League following a 4-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Xavi criticized Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs for his decision to send off Ronald Araújo, claiming it was a game-changing moment that ultimately cost Barcelona the match. The red card came at
Barcelona has turned down a €60 million bid for Raphinha from an unnamed Premier League club. The Spanish club values the winger at €80 million, considering his recent contributions to the team under Xavi Hernandez. Despite interest from various European clubs, Barcelona believes that Raphinha’s worth is on the rise and is unwilling to sell
Luis Enrique, current coach of Paris Saint-Germain, is optimistic about his team’s chances of making a comeback against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. Despite a 3-2 defeat in the first leg, Enrique believes that PSG can turn the tie around by taking the game to his former side at the Olympic Stadium. He draws
Real Madrid’s match against Mallorca proved to be a challenging test for the team, especially amidst their Champions League quarterfinal tie against Manchester City. Despite a disjointed first-half performance, a long-range strike from Aurélien Tchouaméni ultimately secured a 1-0 win for Madrid. Coach Carlo Ancelotti’s strategic decision to make five changes paid off as the
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández believes that his decision to step down at the end of the season has had a positive impact on the team’s recent performance in both LaLiga and the Champions League. Since announcing his departure in January, Barcelona has gone on an unbeaten run of 12 matches, climbing to second place in
Recently, former Brazil international Dani Alves made headlines for returning €150,000 to the father of Neymar Jr. The money was initially given to him to help with his defense against a sexual assault charge, for which he was eventually convicted. This gesture of returning the money showcases Alves’ integrity and sense of responsibility, despite the
In the recent match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, it was evident that Xavi, the Barcelona manager, outshone his counterpart, Luis Enrique, in terms of tactical brilliance. Xavi’s strategic use of striker Robert Lewandowski as a focal point, combined with Raphinha’s dynamic running off him, proved to be highly effective. The tactical switch made by
The recent terror threat looming over the Champions League quarterfinal ties has sparked concerns among football fans worldwide. UEFA, the governing body of European football, has acknowledged the threat but has assured that the matches will proceed as scheduled. A social media post claiming to be from the Islamic State group hinted at possible attacks
Luis Enrique has the potential to field a star-studded Paris Saint-Germain lineup against Barcelona on Wednesday. The team could feature forwards who have played in or won World Cup finals, such as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Randal Kolo Muani. Additionally, Marco Asensio, Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Bradley Barcola could also be selected to