Barcelona have began to overhaul their fitness department after president Joan Laporta said the team were not in top physical condition last season.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta did not exactly protexrt former manager Xavi Hernandez after his departure, in his first media appearance since the latter’s exit.
Yet another key figure in the hierarchy at Barcelona has decided to resign at Barcelona, with Dirtector of Sports Xavier Budo departing imminently. That
Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez resisted the urge to send a message to Joan Laporta following his exit. The situation in Catalonia was eventually resolved last month as Xavi’s decision to stay was changed again as Laporta opted to sack him.
Presidential rival Victor Font has called on Joan Laporta to professionalize the structure at Barcelona for some time, but joining the exits of directors and key figures in the hierarchy, now numbering over 30 since the start of Laporta’s mandate, they are yet to replace a key figure in the first team staff.
‘The German route’ or way has become a phrase used ad nauseam in Barcelona over the last six months, ever since Xavi Hernandez’s job security came under threat.
Despite an amazing debut season with the Blaugrana, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has come under significant criticism this season for his performances.
Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé officially joined Real Madrid on Monday. After arriving as a free agent in the Spanish capital, the Frenchman signed a five-year contract.
Barcelona are likely to have to make sales this summer, in spite of President Joan Laporta’s affirmations that they do not need to. One of the key areas where they can sell without weakening the side too much is in central defence.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has told the media that the club do not need to make any major sales this summer, but the majority predict there will be a number of exits from Catalonia.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that doubts about whether Xavi Hernández genuinely believed in the current squad led to the decision to replace him with German coach Hansi Flick last month.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has confirmed a number of transfer plans for this summer, including that the Blaugrana will make an effort to maintain Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo in the squad next summer.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has finally explained his decision to sack Xavi Hernandez, a week on from appointing Hansi Flick as the new manager and two weeks on from letting the former go.
Barcelona have been fighting to clear their name in the Negreira case investigation for much of the last year, and on Friday, it was revealed that they’ve managed to secure a small victory in their battle.
Barcelona announced that Hansi Flick would be taking over from Xavi Hernandez on Wednesday, after the German coach signed a two-year deal with the club.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta is reportedly considering a second move for Sporting Director Mateu Alemany, who left the club left than a year ago. Alemany worked as Director of Football for two years alongside then Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff, but left several months after the appointment of Deco.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has offered some words on Xavi's firing on Friday. Today was the first time Laporta has spoken since Xavi's axing. The president was speaking at the Barca womens Champions League victory function.
Xavi was not blindsided by his sacking at Barcelona on Friday. The former Barca coach was axed on Friday ahead of the final round of the LaLiga season.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has denied reports of undermining former coach Xavi. Xavi was sacked by Barca on Friday. Bara Reservat reported
Barcelona has decided to part ways with manager Xavi, and former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick is set to take over. Xavi will manage his last game for the Catalans on Sunday when they face Sevilla in their final La Liga season match.
Barcelona coach Xavi spoke with president Joan Laporta after victory over Rayo Vallecano. At the end of the match there was a first face-to-face meeting between Laporta and Xavi after the chaos of the last few days and the rumours about a possible sacking of the coach.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is ready to sack Xavi at the end of the season. Since reversing his resignation decision, Xavi has seen Barca's season collapse, sparking fresh doubts about his future.
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