Showing posts with label Xavi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Xavi. Show all posts
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Friday, May 3, 2019
Xavi rides off into the sunset - with a camel-load of trophies!
So it's farewell to Barcelona and Spain legend Xavi, who announced he is retiring at the end of the season
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Saturday, February 2, 2019
Qatar, the champions of Asia 2019
Has anyone asked Xavi who will win the Premier League? Or for the lottery numbers?!
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
Barcelona's magical triangle
Once upon a time, there was Messi, Iniesta and Xavi
Now there's just Messi
End of an era 😢
Now there's just Messi
End of an era 😢
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Dembele must pass the “final exam”
Xavi believes that Ousmane Dembele must pass his final exam - proving himself as a Barcelona player!
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Friday, January 26, 2018
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Friday, June 16, 2017
Verratti to Barca?
Massive wads of cash at PSG or the chance to be Xavi's heir at Barcelona? It's a big summer for Marco Verratti...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Xavi's farewell to Barca
Barcelona legend Xavi will bid farwell to Camp Nou at the end of the season and join Qatari outfit Al Sadd.
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Thursday, December 25, 2014
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Xavi calls time on Spain career
Xavi has retired from international football after winning the World Cup and two European Championships with Spain.
The 34-year-old was capped 133 times, more than any other Spanish outfield player, while Vicente del Bosque admits the national side will struggle to find a replacement for the Barcelona midfielder.
"We have lost a unique player in the national team and it will be difficult to find another one like him,” said the 63-year-old.
"Xavi has been key in Spain's style and in all the success achieved. We'll miss him so much on and off the pitch."
The 34-year-old was capped 133 times, more than any other Spanish outfield player, while Vicente del Bosque admits the national side will struggle to find a replacement for the Barcelona midfielder.
"We have lost a unique player in the national team and it will be difficult to find another one like him,” said the 63-year-old.
"Xavi has been key in Spain's style and in all the success achieved. We'll miss him so much on and off the pitch."
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 12:00
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Ozil, Modric & the Goal 50 absentees
You can read about it via this link by Chris Myson:
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Stark reality bites in Spain's Roja wedding
It's over, it's finally over. Spain, reigning world and European champions have been dumped out of the World Cup thanks to a colossal performance from Chile.
Jorge Sampaoli's side, also nicknamed La Roja, scored twice in the first half in a frantic end-to-end game of football in Rio de Janeiro.
And for Vicente del Bosque's team it was very much a case of one tournament too far for a group of players who have defined an era. There will be casualties from this exit, not least if they fail to even take home the wooden spoon in their final game against Australia.
Jorge Sampaoli's side, also nicknamed La Roja, scored twice in the first half in a frantic end-to-end game of football in Rio de Janeiro.
And for Vicente del Bosque's team it was very much a case of one tournament too far for a group of players who have defined an era. There will be casualties from this exit, not least if they fail to even take home the wooden spoon in their final game against Australia.
Thursday, 19 June 2014 12:46
Saturday, June 14, 2014
A tribute to Spain 2014
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Don't touch Neymar!
Tuesday's Champions League fixtures saw plenty of action with protesters interrupting Basel's match with Schalke after abseiling into the stadium, while up in Scotland Barcelona inched past Celtic.
Cesc Fabregas was the hero for the Catalans heading home late on to secure victory for the Spanish champions and ensure heartbreak for Neil Lennon's men.
However, the main talking point was not Fabregas' goal but the red card which saw Scott Brown sent off on the hour mark for a kick at Neymar, a decision that did not go down well with the home fans.
Cesc Fabregas was the hero for the Catalans heading home late on to secure victory for the Spanish champions and ensure heartbreak for Neil Lennon's men.
However, the main talking point was not Fabregas' goal but the red card which saw Scott Brown sent off on the hour mark for a kick at Neymar, a decision that did not go down well with the home fans.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 11:43
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Friday, September 6, 2013
Race to Rio continues as stars face World Cup qualifiers
The race to qualify for World Cup 2014 continues in earnest this weekend with many top stars in action for their countries.
The world’s most expensive footballer, Gareth Bale, should feature for Wales although Real Madrid’s newest recruit is highly unlikely to make it to Rio.
Another big summer signing Mesut Ozil is in action for Germany, who are closing in on qualification, while Manchester United new-boy Marouane Fellaini will face Scotland with Belgium.
Elsewhere expect to see Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action as club football takes a back seat this weekend.
The world’s most expensive footballer, Gareth Bale, should feature for Wales although Real Madrid’s newest recruit is highly unlikely to make it to Rio.
Another big summer signing Mesut Ozil is in action for Germany, who are closing in on qualification, while Manchester United new-boy Marouane Fellaini will face Scotland with Belgium.
Elsewhere expect to see Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Suarez and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action as club football takes a back seat this weekend.
Friday, 6 September 2013 11:50
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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Brazil & Spain set to serve up a Confederations Cup treat
The climax to the Confederations Cup takes place on Sunday night as
Brazil host World and double European champions Spain in the Maracana in
front of an expectant crowd.
Neymar has lit up the tournament so far, while Fernando Torres has banged in crucial tournament goals again for Vicente Del Bosque's side.
It all adds to an enticing final match that should provide a lovely taster for next summer and the fervour with which the tournament has been received by the Brazilian public will have whet the appetite of football fans around the globe ahead of World Cup 2014.
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Spain penalty prowess too much for Italy
Spain booked their place in the Confederations Cup final on Thursday with a penalty shoot-out victory over Italy.
Cesare Prandelli's side battled the world and European champions for 120 minutes but neither side could break the deadlock.
But Spain's superstars proved to be as accurate from the spot as they are with their passes, as Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Juan Mata and Sergio Busquets all netted.
Italy matched their opposition for quality every step of the way, until Leonardo Bonucci fired over the bar, leaving Jesus Navas to calmly slot past Gianluigi Buffon to book a final clash with Brazil on Sunday.
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