Xavi Hernandez

By AFP BARCELONA: Xavi Hernandez's return to Barcelona as coach indicated a return to the club's flowing possession game he thrived in as a player, but his team has instead relied on a watertight defence as they…

By Associated Press Cristiano Ronaldo is not the first soccer superstar to head off to one of the world’s supposed minor leagues in the latter years of his career. The temptation for one last huge payday, to be a…

By AFP MADRID: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called for "patience" after his side's draw with Rayo Vallecano in their season opener, but will know the team are expected to challenge for the La Liga title this season…

By PTI BARCELONA: Xavi Hernández can scratch the last item off his wish list after Barcelona struck a deal for France defender Jules Koundé. Barcelona on Thursday said that Sevilla agreed to transfer the highly…

BARCELONA: Barcelona are set to sign Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich after the clubs reached an agreement in principle for his transfer, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press. The…

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessiesaid the opportunity of playing under the guidance of manager Xavi Hernandez was crucial in his decision to join Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving AC Milan. "When a great coach like him calls…

SEVILLE: A stoppage-time goal from defender Jordi Alba earned Barcelona a 2-1 La Liga win at Real Betis on Saturday, securing Xavi Hernandez's side Champions League qualification and edging them closer to a spot at the lucrative Spanish…

By AFP MADRID: Barcelona took a big step towards securing a place in next season's Champions League as a 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca on Sunday saw them reclaim second spot in La Liga from Sevilla. Goals in either…

MADRID: Barcelona took a big step towards securing a place in next season's Champions League as a 2-1 victory over Real Mallorca on Sunday saw them reclaim second spot in La Liga from Sevilla. Goals in either half from Memphis Depay and…

MADRID: The president of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, has denied paying commissions to Kosmos, the events company founded by Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, as part of the Spanish Super Cup's move to Saudi Arabia.…