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Tag: Xavi Hernandez

What ever happened to tiki taka?

What ever happened to tiki taka?

February 4, 2016 by Paul Little

Paul Little ponders the rise and fall of tiki taka after the success that it brought Barcelona.

Xavi Hernandez and life in Qatar

Xavi Hernandez and life in Qatar

November 25, 2015 by Harry Trend

Harry Trend looks at Xavi Hernandez and how the Spanish legend is getting on in Qatar.

Is Marco Verratti the heir to Xavi?

Is Marco Verratti the heir to Xavi?

April 21, 2015 by Ameen Rabbani

With the legendary Xavi Hernandez’s career at Barcelona reaching its end, Marco Verratti is the ideal replacement, writes Ameen Rabbani.

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

June 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the transfer gossip surrounding a young Barcelona player and a possible move to England.

Mou-rn no more Madrid

Mou-rn no more Madrid

May 28, 2013 by Zefa Haroon

Zefa Haroon discusses the impact of Jose Mourinho’s decision to leave Real Madrid.

Guardiola's departure: The death of Barca-mania?

Guardiola’s departure: The death of Barca-mania?

May 3, 2012 by Tom Rhodes

Barcelona have been many people’s first or second favourite club for a number of years now but is the love in about to end?

Is money taking over football?

Is money taking over football?

August 17, 2011 by Eoghan Keegan

The title speaks for itself as Eoghan Keegan looks at the financials of the game.

Tactical Review: Xavi, Iniesta and Alves shine as Barca progress

Tactical Review: Xavi, Iniesta and Alves shine as Barca progress

March 9, 2011 by Nik Storey

Vintage performances from three of Barcelona’s amigos saw them progress in the Champions League at the expense of Arsenal, and Nik Storey breaks down the game for us.

Top 50 Players in the World #2 - Xavi Hernandez

Top 50 Players in the World #2 – Xavi Hernandez

February 22, 2011 by Back Page Football

We’re down to the final two in our Top 50, and in second spot is one of the most decorated and reliable players in world football. BPF editor Neil Sherwin looks at Xavi Hernandez who in 2010 added the World Cup and another La Liga medal to his impressive array of honours.

Xavi’s limited left-foot helps to make him brilliant and forms his legacy

Xavi’s limited left-foot helps to make him brilliant and forms his legacy

August 16, 2010 by

Xavi Hernandez is one of the most cultured midfielders in the world but, as Ethan Dean-Richards points out, he has one quite obvious flaw in his game.

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