A decision has finally been reached at FC Barcelona. After all the plot twists and turns, we finally some closure now- Xavi is out, effective at the end of the season, come Sunday. According to multiple outlets, he was informed of his fate, by club President Joan Laporta, during a meeting on the training ground earlier today. He is set to be replaced by Hansi Flick, … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Sack Xavi, Set to Hire Hansi Flick
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Four Potential Replacements for Xavi at FC Barcelona
Will there be a new manager will be in the FC Barcelona dugout next season? Club President Joan Laporta apparently does not believe in Xavi, and showdown talks are set for early next week, after the season concludes this Sunday. It has all been "a saga" to say the least. Xavi is in and then he is out. He's leaving and then he's staying, and then...well, it has all been a … [Read more...] about Four Potential Replacements for Xavi at FC Barcelona
Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Sevilla FC
The good news for Xavi and FC Barcelona is that they don't need a result against Sevilla FC in the season finale on Sunday in order to secure second place in the table. That's locked up already, and they are hence guaranteed a place in the Spanish Supercopa for next season. The bad news is...well, there is a lot of bad news, because their internal strife, being aired publicly … [Read more...] about Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Sevilla FC
FC Barcelona Team News at Sevilla FC: Xavi, Laporta, Deco
Once the on-the-pitch season concludes this Sunday, with a La Liga fixture at Sevilla, the off-the-pitch season will really kick into high gear for FC Barcleona. According to reports, after the season is over, Barcelona boss Xavi will meet Club President Joan Laporta to discuss his future. Sporting Director Deco, as well as some senior members of the board, will also be on … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Sevilla FC: Xavi, Laporta, Deco
De Zerbi Leaving Brighton After United Match, Not Taking Bayern Job
It is official now- Roberto de Zerbi is leaving Brighton & Hove Albion once the season concludes, with the Championship Sunday clash at home against Manchester United. The club statements have already been released,. so now the question must be asked- where does he go next? What is leaving the Seagulls for? Immediate speculation pointed to Bayern Munich, but that is not … [Read more...] about De Zerbi Leaving Brighton After United Match, Not Taking Bayern Job
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
When FC Barcelona host Rayo Vallecano this weekend, it won't be all that meaningful a match. It wasn't initially meant to be newsworthy, but now the Xavi saga has featured yet another plot twist. In mid-season, Xavi was to be let go at the end of this term. But then the two sides mended fences and reached common ground, so he was set to stay on beyond this summer. Or so it … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction vs Rayo Vallecano
Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Araujo, Gundogan, Lewandowski
Just a little over an hour ago, the La Liga team of the season was announced, and it includes three Blaugranes: central defender Ronald Araujo, midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and striker Robert Lewandowski. So FC Barcelona have representation in all three outfield position groups. Heading into the weekend fixture against Rayo Vallecano, the first name on that list is an injury … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Rayo Vallecano: Araujo, Gundogan, Lewandowski
FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Almeria
Almeria have just three games left up in La Liga, as they are already long destined for the drop. The worst team in the Spanish top flight this season, they will have a chance to play for pride here on Thursday night when they host FC Barcelona. Getting a result, of any sort, against one of the two clubs that comprises the El Clasico rivalry, would be huge for them. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Starting XI Prediction at Almeria
FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong
As FC Barcelona head into the final three matches of the season, starting with a visit to Almeria, they have just three injury concerns. Frenkie de Jong (ankle), Alex Balde (thigh) and Gavi (anterior cruciate ligament rupture) all remain out for the season. Although they do have four players who are one more booking away from getting suspended. … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News at Almeria: Gavi, Alex Balde, Frenkie De Jong
FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad
For FC Barcelona, there is nothing left to play for this season but pride. That and the pride it will take to reverse what happened last weekend, when Girona beat the Blaugranes to supplant them in the La Liga table. The rest of the run-in starts with a visit from Real Sociedad on Monday night. We'll see if Barca still have enough left in the tank this season to try and … [Read more...] about FC Barcelona Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Real Sociedad