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Xavi has announced he will leave Barcelona this summer

Discussion in 'World Football' started by ThisIsGhod, May 21, 2015.

Discuss Xavi has announced he will leave Barcelona this summer in the World Football area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Barry Robson

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    Class player and guy, had a major hand in Spains success for back to back Euros and World cup aswell as Barcelonas success. Good luck to him in Qatar, where he will do his coaching badges and go back to Barcelona as either Barca B coach or sporting director. Puyol gone one year and now Xavi, 2 absolute legends of the club
     
  2. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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  4. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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

    The 39-year-old, who currently plays for Qatari club Al Sadd SC, won eight La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies while at Barcelona.

    The 2010 World Cup-winner will now become a coach, adding he is excited to see "what the future holds".

    "What I have achieved in the last two decades has been a privilege," he said.

    "Therefore, I believe it is my duty to take the initiative of the field and return through football whenever possible."

    In a statement released to Spanish news outlet AS , he added: "My philosophy as a coach reflects the style we developed for many years under the influence of Johan Cruyff and La Masia, and that has its greatest exponent in the way of playing football in Barcelona.

    "I love seeing the teams take the initiative in the field, attack football and return to the essence of what we all love from our childhood days: possession football."

    The midfielder - who scored 13 goals in 133 appearances for Spain - left Barcelona in 2015 and joined Al Sadd on a three-year contract.

    He will continue his work with Generation Amazing, a Qatari programme created "to ensure the 2022 World Cup leaves a human and social legacy".

    "During the next four weeks, I will tie my boots to play the last matches of an unforgettable race that has lasted for 21 years and has taken me all over the world," Xavi said.

    "It has been a privilege to play football until I was 39 years old."

    Former Barca and Spain team-mate Andres Iniesta tweeted: "The best partner. A privilege to grow and share at your side all my career and the best moments. An example of a professional. Thank you for everything you've taught the world of football.
     
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  5. The Prof Administrator Administrator

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    Xavi and Iniesta, for me the 2 greatest midfielders in the history of the game.
     
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  7. FrankMcCallum Gold Member Gold Member

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    Hope he does well. Was always so humble as a player.

    Definitely in my top 5 that I’ve seen. Phenomenal player.
     
  8. The Phoenix Black Lives Matter

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    Always speaks very highly of us. Describing the bond as fraternal.

    Definitely one of the good guys.

    Hope he does well.
     
  9. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Yeah hope he is a success.
     
  11. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    My favourite midfielder of all time. Never seen anyone dictate the way he did when Peps Barca were in their prime.

    We’ll be lucky to see a team even close to them again in my lifetime imo.
     
  12. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    They were just the perfect team man.

    2010-11 I don’t think anyone ever gets close to that level of football again.
     
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  13. Jack Torrance Heeeeeere's Johnny! Gold Member

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    Glad to say I seen him live a few times, him and Iniesta, wow :35:
     
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    Remember sittin watchin the 2011 CL final, Man Utd were a good team but Barca totally outplayed them, it was football from the Gods.
     
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    Aye, it was total football. Still watch highlights of it to this day.
     
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  16. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Doing it at Wembley to an English team made it all the better as well…

    Even 2009 when Barca had massive injury suspension issues in defence and united had Rooney and Ronaldo.
     
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    I remember the 2009 CL final and I was the only one in the pub I was in that thought Barcelona were going to win. All of my mates had coupons on for Man U and I thought they were mental. Pretty sure Man U were the bookies favourites beforehand too.
     
  18. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    My favourite ever midfielder. Outrageous player.
     
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    Superb news for any Barcelona fan.
    He will get them playing good football and he will have practically (if not all) everyone on his side.

    The education he will be able to give the wealth of young talent will be massive. He will also most likely look to bring young talent thorough, knowing exactly himself how good an opportunity it can be and what it can do for the club during this next few seasons.

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