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Xavi to Leave Barcelona: End of an Era for the Catalan Giants

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Barcelona's Xavi announces departure, leaving the team in a tough spot. Find out more!

Barcelona's iconic boss Xavi Hernández has dropped a bombshell, revealing his decision to depart from the club at the end of the season. The La Liga champions have faced a challenging season, trailing behind rivals Real Madrid and suffering a shocking defeat at the hands of Villarreal. Xavi's departure marks the end of an era for the Catalan giants, leaving fans and the football world in anticipation of what's next for the historic club.

Xavi's resignation comes after a turbulent period for Barcelona, with struggles in both the league and Copa del Rey. The team's recent loss to Villarreal punctuated their difficulties, leading to Xavi's decision to step down. As one of the club's most revered figures, his departure signals a significant change in the team's leadership and direction.

Barcelona's future hangs in the balance as they navigate the transition without Xavi at the helm. Fans and pundits are speculating about who will take over the reins and lead the team forward. The departure of Xavi, a Barcelona legend both as a player and now as a coach, marks a pivotal moment in the club's history.

In the midst of uncertainty, Barcelona faces a critical juncture as they aim to regroup and reclaim their status as one of Europe's football powerhouses. Xavi's legacy at the club will endure, but the challenge now lies in the hands of those who will seek to fill his shoes and guide Barcelona into a new era of success.

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Barcelona boss Xavi says he will leave at end of season (The42)

Champions Barcelona, third in the top flight, are 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid with their title defence virtually over. After elimination in the Copa ...

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Xavi announces he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season (The Irish Times)

Barcelona have fallen behind Real Madrid atop La Liga and were knocked out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night.

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Five-goal Villarreal derail champions Barcelona in wild La Liga clash (FRANCE 24)

Barcelona's title defence was derailed as Villarreal romped to a sensational 5-3 victory in La Liga on Saturday with three late goals.

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Xavi Hernández announces he will leave Barcelona at end of ... (The Guardian)

Xavi's position has been under the spotlight as the La Liga champions have fallen behind Real Madrid and Girona at the top of the table. European ...

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Xavi announces he will step down as Barcelona head coach at the ... (The Athletic)

The club's former captain and midfield icon confirmed the news following Saturday's 5-3 home defeat to Villarreal — a result which left the side ten points off ...

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Xavi Hernandez announces he is leaving FC Barcelona at the end ... (MARCA.com)

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Xavi to quit 'cruel, unpleasant' job as Barcelona coach at end of ... (FRANCE 24)

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said he will quit his "cruel and unpleasant" job at the end of the season after his struggling team were beaten 5-3 by ...

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Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal: Barca shocked at home by Yellow ... (BT Sport)

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Barcelona 3-5 Villarreal – Xavi's future looking bleak after dramatic ... (The Athletic)

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Xavi to step down as Barcelona boss (RTE.ie)

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Real Madrid overcomes Las Palmas to reclaim lead of Spanish league (The Associated Press)

Vinícius Júnior and Aurélien Tchouaméni have scored second-half goals and Real Madrid has overcome Las Palmas 2-1 in the Canary Islands to reclaim the lead ...

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Xavi Hernández announces he is to leave FC Barcelona on 30 June (FC Barcelona)

FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has announced that he is leaving the Club on 30 June. The blaugrana boss made the statement in the post-game press ...

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Barcelona lose eight-goal thriller to Villarreal (BBC Sport)

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Barcelona loses thriller with Villarreal, falls 10 points behind Real ... (USA TODAY)

Barcelona has lost a 5-3 thriller to Villarreal and fallen 10 points behind Real Madrid in the Spanish league.

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Xavi Hernandez to step down as Barcelona coach at end of season ... (BT Sport)

His side suffered a shock 5-3 loss to Villarreal on Saturday. “I want to announce that on June 30 I will not continue as coach of Barcelona," the former Spain ...

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Barcelona manager Xavi to leave at end of season (BBC Sport)

Barcelona manager Xavi says "the club needs a change of dynamic" and will step down at the end of the season.

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Xavi QUITS Barcelona in bombshell announcement just moments ... (The Irish Sun)

XAVI has announced he will be stepping down as manager of Barcelona at the end of the season.The Catalan giants are currently ten points off La Liga l.

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Barcelona: Umumenyereza Xavi yatangaje ko azokura meza mu ... (BBC News)

Xavi, umumenyereza wa Barcelona, avuga ko "umurwi ukeneye impinduka zikomeye" ko rero azokura meza uno mwaka w'inkino urangiye.

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Xavi won't continue at Barcelona after this season, citing 'lack of ... (The Associated Press)

Xavi announced his decision on Saturday, minutes after Barcelona lost to Villarreal 5-3 in the Spanish league, leaving it 10 points adrift of leader Real Madrid ...

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Xavi to quit Barcelona: Barca manager leaving Camp Nou at season ... (Hindustan Times)

Xavi Hernández won't continue as Barcelona's coach after this season, saying he can't get the team out of a slump. | Football News.

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Xavi's Barcelona resignation a shock only for the dramatic timing (The Athletic)

A hugely dramatic night on and off the pitch ended with Xavi revealing to the media that he would be stepping down in four months' time.

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