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Three Valencia supporters have been sentenced to eight months in prison for hate crimes against Vinicius Junior. The trio, who were also banned from entering football stadiums for two years, were found guilty of hurling racial slurs towards Vinicius when Valencia welcomed Real Madrid to the Mestalla in May 2023. The conviction – the first […]

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his decision to dismiss Xavi came after doubts the Blaugrana head coach had lost faith in his squad. The LaLiga giants were expected to part ways with former midfielder Xavi at the end of the season, only for the Spaniard to change his mind and opt to fulfill his contract […]

Robert Lewandowski has denied reports he could join Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce, also insisting he is not considering retirement as he approaches his 36th birthday. Lewandowski scored 26 goals in 49 games across all competitions in 2023-24, though that was down on his total of 33 goals as Barcelona won LaLiga in his first season […]

Frenkie de Jong is unsure whether he will be fit for the Netherlands’ Euro 2024 opener against Poland as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury. De Jong was included in Ronald Koeman’s final 26-man squad for the Euros despite an ankle issue preventing him from featuring for Barcelona since April 21. The midfielder […]

Hansi Flick believes the philosophy and principles of Barcelona closely resemble his own and is excited to get started after succeeding Xavi at Camp Nou. On Wednesday, Barca confirmed former Bayern Munich boss Flick had signed a two-year contract to take over as head coach following Xavi’s surprise dismissal. Xavi had initially announced his departure […]

Hansi Flick has been appointed the new head coach of Barcelona following the club’s shock decision to sack Xavi. A club announcement on Wednesday revealed Flick will take over ahead of next season after penning a two-year deal at Camp Nou. Xavi initially announced in January he would leave Barca at the end of the […]

Sacked Barcelona manager Xavi said he leaves the club disappointed after feeling his work was not appreciated enough as they finished the season with a 2-1 win at Sevilla on Sunday. Xavi, 44, who joined Bara on a three-year deal when Dutchman Ronald Koeman left in 2021, led the Catalan giants to their 27th league […]

Xavi says he will leave Barcelona with “no regrets” and continue to follow their fortunes as a fan, after his impending departure from the club was confirmed. The former midfielder revealed in January that he would be leaving Barca at the end of the season, but was convinced to remain in charge last month by […]

Pep Guardiola said “in our job, you have to win” when he was asked about Xavi’s dismissal by Barcelona. Barca confirmed on Friday that Xavi had been dismissed, and would not take charge of the club next season. Xavi’s final game in charge of the Blaugrana is set to come on Sunday, when Barca face […]

Barcelona have confirmed the dismissal of head coach Xavi, just 30 days after he had revealed he would be staying on for next season. Xavi said in January that he would be leaving Barca at the end of the season, yet he was convinced to remain in charge by club president Joan Laporta. Barca have […]