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Barcelona hail return of 'absolute legend' Xavi as coach

Barcelona confirmed the return of Xavi Hernandez as coach on Saturday, with the legendary midfielder facing an immense challenge to restore the fallen Spanish giants to their former glory.

Barcelona appoint Xavi as new head coach as Al Sadd confirm manager departure

Xavi has returned to Barcelona as their new permanent head coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

Xavi accepts offer to become Barca head coach after Koeman sacked

Xavi Hernández has accepted an offer from Barcelona to become their head coach after the sacking of Ronald Koeman. The deal is due to be confirmed once agreement is reached to terminate his contract as manager of the Qatari club Al Sadd.

Xavi says coaching Barca remains his 'primary goal'

Xavi Hernandez, who is coaching Al Sadd in Qatar, said his "primary goal" is to coach Barcelona where he won a host of trophies, but he is focused on his current job.

Xavi says hopes to coach Barcelona in the future

Former Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez said he hopes to return to the Spanish club as head coach when the timing is right and that his technical team is already preparing for it.

Xavi favors summer return, Barca wants immediate move: Reports

Barcelona remains hopeful it can persuade former player Xavi to make a dramatic return as coach immediately rather than in the summer, according to reports in the Spanish press on Sunday.

Xavi backs Qatar to impress at World Cup after Afif award

Barcelona legend and Al Sadd coach Xavi backed host Qatar to make an impression at the next World Cup after exciting forward Akram Afif was named Asian Player of the Year on Monday.

Pressure on Valverde as Xavi insists it would be ‘no problem’ to manage Barca

Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez said he would be comfortable managing his former teammates if he was appointed head coach at the Camp Nou.

Al Sadd was outstanding, says Xavi after reaching ACL quarters

Al Sadd head coach Xavi expressed his delight after the Qatar Stars League champion sealed a place in the 2019 AFC Champions League (ACL) quarterfinals on Tuesday.

Xavi begins managerial career with Al Sadd

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez was named as the new manager of Al Sadd on a two-year deal, the Qatar Stars League champion announced on Tuesday.

Ex-Barcelona star Xavi's last match ends in defeat for Al Sadd

Xavi Hernandez's dazzling career came to a low-key end when his Qatari side Al Sadd was beaten 2-0 by Iranian giant Persepolis in their last group match of the AFC Champions League on Monday.

Barcelona, Spain legend Xavi to retire at end of season

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi will retire at the end of the season, ending an "unforgettable race that has lasted for 21 years".

Xavi plans to retire; insists Barca coaching return not close

Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez indicated he will retire from playing at the end of the season.

Xavi tips Al Sadd to go through, hails Azadi atmosphere

Al Sadd captain Xavi Hernandez believes that his side has taken an important step toward the semifinals of the AFC Champions League, following the 3-1 win away victory over Esteghlal in the first leg of the quarterfinals.

Xavi: My dream is to coach Barcelona

Barcelona legend and former World Cup and European champion with Spain spoke to CNN about his future plans.