The Netherlands national team received disappointing news ahead of the European Championships as Frenkie de Jong was confirmed to be ruled out of the tournament. The 27-year-old midfielder had been nursing an ankle injury sustained in Barcelona’s match against Real Madrid in April. Despite hopes that he would recover in time, it was announced that
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Pedri, the talented Barcelona midfielder, has been making a strong comeback, showcasing his best form ahead of Spain’s European Championship campaign. Despite facing injury setbacks last season and a lack of playing time for Spain in 2023, the 21-year-old displayed his capabilities by scoring twice in Spain’s recent 5-1 victory over Northern Ireland. Coach’s Confidence
The call for more leaders with diverse migration backgrounds in Germany is becoming increasingly urgent, as highlighted by national team captain Ilkay Gündogan. Gündogan, who has Turkish roots, emphasized the importance of having leaders who accurately reflect the multicultural society of the country. This comes in the wake of a recent poll that revealed a
Barcelona president Joan Laporta recently disclosed that uncertainty regarding Xavi Hernández’s confidence in the current squad influenced the club’s choice to replace him with German coach Hansi Flick. Laporta mentioned that even though Xavi had initially declared his decision to step down at the end of the season, his subsequent change of heart raised questions
Barcelona recently announced the appointment of former Bayern Munich and Germany coach Hansi Flick as the club’s new manager on a two-year contract. This move came after Xavi Hernández managed his final game with the club on Sunday following his sacking last week. The decision to bring in Flick as the new manager was made
Barcelona is set to welcome Hansi Flick as their new head coach, replacing Xavi Hernández who recently managed his final game with the team. Flick, 59, has been inactive since his departure from the German national team last year, but is now in Barcelona with his agent, Pini Zahavi, finalizing the details of his new
In the realm of football managerial recruitment, a recent whirlwind of activity has seen some of the biggest clubs in the sport scrambling to find new head coaches. The likes of Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, and Chelsea have all found themselves in the midst of this high-stakes race for new leadership. Even Manchester United,
Upon his departure as the coach of Barcelona, sources have revealed that Xavi Hernández had ambitious plans for a major overhaul of the squad. His main targets for the summer transfer window included Robert Lewandowski, João Félix, João Cancelo, and Vitor Roque. These plans were part of Xavi’s strategy to refresh the team, especially in
After leading Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Sevilla in his final match as coach, Xavi Hernández expressed his belief that his work has not been appropriately recognized. Despite improving the team’s position from ninth to second in the LaLiga standings upon his arrival, Xavi feels that the challenges faced during his tenure have not
The upcoming 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage draw will see some significant changes in the composition of Pot 1 teams. Barcelona has secured a place in Pot 1 following AS Roma’s exclusion from the competition. This was finalized after Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over Torino which secured them a top-four spot in Serie A. As
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has gracefully accepted the club’s decision to sack him, despite expressing a desire for his departure to unfold under different circumstances. Following a conversation with Barça president Joan Laporta, Xavi was informed that he would not be continuing beyond the final game of the season against Sevilla. Sources have indicated that
Sevilla manager Quique Sánchez Flores recently spoke out against Barcelona’s treatment of club legends. His criticism arose after the announcement that Xavi Hernández would be sacked at the end of the season, despite initially confirming that he would honor the last year of his contract. Sánchez Flores pointed to past incidents involving Barcelona legends, such
Recent reports have highlighted Hansi Flick as one of the top candidates to potentially take over as the head coach of Barcelona. With Xavi’s future at the club uncertain, Flick’s name has emerged as a viable replacement option. However, the final decision on this matter will not be made until president Joan Laporta meets with
Barcelona’s star player, Robert Lewandowski, has expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to compete against Real Madrid, despite the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappé. Lewandowski stated that Barcelona is not “scared” by the prospect of facing a strengthened Real Madrid side next season. Even though Madrid has secured victory over Barcelona in their recent