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Xavi’s dismissal explained: Barcelona president Joan Laporta finally opens up on the real reason behind his decision

Although Xavi Hernandez's arrival at Barcelona seemed ideal, his departure dashed many fans' hopes. Following a period of silence, president Joan Laporta finally decided to reveal the real reasons ...

Barcelona president uncovers shocking details of Xavi’s dismissal – ‘He wanted to change several first-team players’

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has finally given his detailed version of the dramatic chain of events that led to Xavi Hernandez’s dismissal last year. The saga, which unfolded between January ...
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club

Thomas on Xavi: “He wanted that so badly”

Thomas Frank spoke about the determined nature of Xavi Simons after his performance inspired our 2-0 win against Brentford at ...