Barcelona closed the gap behind La Liga leaders Real Madrid to five points with a 1-0 victory over 10-man Las Palmas. The win boosts Barcelona’s confidence ahead of their upcoming Champions League quarter-final against PSG. They now remain unbeaten in 11 games, keeping their hopes alive for retaining the title. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez weighs into the best strikers debate. While speaking ahead of the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey clash, he mentions Lewandowski and Benzema being one of the top 2 in the world. Xavi addresses how both players differ, with Benzema more involved in Midfield and Lewandowski better understanding Barcelona’s play … Read more
Xavi has confirmed a major injury boost ahead of Man Utd’s second-leg clash. Barcelona will lock horns with Man Utd in the second leg of their Europa League tie on Thursday night. Xavi has confirmed that Busquets will be back in action against Man Utd on Thursday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona boss, Xavi … Read more
Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez opens up on the allegations facing the La Liga club. Barcelona have been accused of paying €1.4 million to the Spanish referees committee. The former midfielder promises the club will co-operate with the investigations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has spoken out on allegations of corruption that … Read more
Barcelona has suffered a major injury blow ahead of the Manchester United clash. Ousmane Dembele is a major doubt for his team’s Europa League tie against Manchester United. The France international is due to have a scan on Sunday at the training ground. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona winger, Ousmane Dembele is a … Read more
Xavi has given his verdict on Ronaldo ahead of Man Utd’s Europa League clash with Barcelona. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernández, has given his verdict on Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo after his side drew the Red Devils in the Europa League playoff. Man United was drawn against Barcelona in the Europa … Read more
Barcelona has lined up Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as their next manager. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona are reportedly considering Mikel Arteta as their next boss as pressure ramps up on Xavi Hernandez following last week’s Champions League exit. Former Man City assistant Arteta is shining in the Emirates dugout this season. EDITOR’S PICKS Arteta Gives … Read more
Frustrated Xavi has made a brutal admission after Barcelona’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Inter Milan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez says Barca does not deserve to be in the Champions League, despite his side still being in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages. Those chances are hanging by … Read more
Xavi has reacted to Aubameyang’s deadline day move to Chelsea. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has said he feels bad about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang leaving for Chelsea on transfer deadline day. Aubameyang joins the Blue in a transfer worth £10 million with Marcos Alonso moving in the opposite direction. EDITOR’S … Read more
Xavi has given an update on Aubameyang and De Jong Moving to Chelsea this summer. EKO HO BLOG reports that Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has hinted that ‘different things can happen before the summer transfer deadline. The Spaniard was coy when asked about Aubameyang and De Jong’s future amid links with the Premier … Read more
Jules Kounde Makes Final Chelsea Transfer Decision After Xavi Phone Call. Barcelona are pushing to beat Chelsea to another star after the Raphinha deal… EDITOR’S PICK Chelsea Plot Shock Move For Man Utd Target Frenkie De Jong Erik Ten Drops Hint On His First-Choice Defensive Pairing After Martinez Transfer Erik Ten Hag Sends Clear Warning … Read more
Xavi and Roberto Martinez seem to be the early favorites to replace Koeman… Xavi Hernandez has been strongly linked with replacing Ronald Koeman if Barcelona opt to part ways with the Dutch coach. The Catalan, who made a total of 767 appearances for Barcelona during his playing days, is seen as having all of the … Read more
– Xavi says coaching Barcelona his is “primary goal” – He also disclose that he was “fine” after testing positive for COVID-19 Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar, says his “primary goal” is to coach Barcelona where he won a host of trophies, but he is focused on his current job. Xavi also … Read more
– Spain legend, Xavi has tested positive to COVID-19 – This was disclosed on Instagram on Saturday, 25 July – Xavi will miss his side’s return to competitive action against Al Khor tonight FC Barcelona legend, Xavi Hernandez has tested positive for COVID-19. Al Sadd manager Xavi disclosed this on Instagram stating that he will … Read more
Xavi Hernandez has told Barcelona he does not want the coach’s job in mid-season but has agreed in principle to take over from Ernesto Valverde in the summer. Barca CEO Oscar Grau and sporting director Eric Abidal met the former midfielder for talks in Qatar on Friday as pressure mounted on Valverde following the Catalans’ … Read more