Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is fighting to keep the players onside with some of the first-team squad losing faith in him, several sources have told ESPN.

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! The early José Mourinho years were something. A domestic double and Big Vase in his first full season as Porto head coach, he led them to a shock Big Cup the following season. At Chelsea, the “Special One” did what Claudio Ranieri couldn’t, moulding a disjointed team into a winning machine; in the age of Alex Ferguson, Arsène Wenger and a Europe-toppling Liverpool side, no less. Two Premier League titles, three Fizzy Cups and one FA Cup in three years at Stamford Bridge. Ridiculous. His Inter spell was another triumph, culminating in a famous treble; in which he sunk that Barcelona side en route to another Big Cup. Things didn’t get much better for Barça when he then arrived at the Bernabéu, as Real Madrid won La Liga and Pep Guardiola was run out of town. Continue reading...

Pep Guardiola says Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has his "unconditional support" and the players must take a step forward after the Supercopa defeat to Real Madrid.

Manchester United will need to pay upwards to €80 million in order to secure the signing of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. Transfer Talk has the latest.

England Lionesses and Manchester City dominate World XIsSarina Wiegman and Pep Guardiola named best coaches Aitana Bonmatí said she was “proud” to be part of a generation of women “changing the game and the world” as the Spain World Cup star claimed the title of the Best Fifa women’s player for 2023 at a star-studded award ceremony in London. Lionel Messi won the men’s award for a third time, but in a ceremony styled as a celebration of the women’s game, Bonmatí’s prize was the climactic moment of the night. The Spain and Barcelona forward, who said she was already nostalgic for 2023, was also the only person on stage to even hint at the Luis Rubiales scandal that tarnished the Women’s World Cup final. Continue reading...

Barcelona and Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí cemented her place at the top of women's football on Monday, winning FIFA's The Best women's award.

Follow the latest updates from annual ceremony in LondonGet in touch: share your thoughts with Yara via email After his acceptance speech, Guardiola is asked by the hosts what the difference was between his treble at Barcelona and Manchester City. “Barcelona will always have my heart. My first love in football. But with City it is special because we had never been here before.” Continue reading...

De Bruyne's magic for Man City is a huge boost, but it can't hide defensive issues. PLUS: Real Madrid humble Barcelona in the Supercopa. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

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Vinícius Jr. delivered a performance for the ages in Sunday's Supercopa that puts him in the 2024 Ballon D'Or conversation alongside Jude Bellingham.

Xavi Hernandez must make a key call on his starting XI ahead of Barcelona’s Spanish Supercopa final against Real Madrid. La Blaugrana eventually eased over the line in their 2-0 semi final win over Osasuna but Xavi will be forced into at least one change against their El Clasico rivals. Joao Cancelo’s injury means Xavi […] The post Xavi Hernandez faces Lamine Yamal vs Joao Felix Supercopa selection call appeared first on Football España.

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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández disputed that his team's performances are not as good as last season, although he acknowledged Real Madrid are in better form ahead of Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final.

Barcelona look to be in a much better position than they were at the end of 2023, having started this calendar year with three consecutive wins. The latest came on Thursday against Osasuna, which booked their place in Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup against bitter foes Real Madrid – with both gunning for their first piece […] The post Xavi Hernandez reveals Barcelona star was carrying injury against Osasuna, is fit for Real Madrid clash appeared first on Football España.