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Messi wants to match Messi himself, composing a tribute act to himself. (AP)

Why Messi playing like Xavi works for Argentina

June 17, 2026 12:56 am

Lionel Messi could be slower than he was in Qatar, but he possesses the vision and intuition to see paths, angles and moves that others don’t see.

Pepe (2nd from right) recalls what made El Clasico special during his playing days ahead of Legends clash in Navi Mumbai. (Special Arrangement)

'Under Mourinho and Guardiola, El Clasico was something else': Pepe reflects on epic rivalry ahead of Legends match in Navi Mumbai

April 05, 2025 9:45 pm

Pepe will lace up his boots this Sunday, this time at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where icons from Real Madrid and Barcelona will rekindle football’s fiercest rivalry.

Xavi will leave Barcelona at the end of the season. (Reuters)

Xavi and Barcelona – a marriage made in heaven that ended like a sour divorce

February 05, 2024 7:51 pm

After a dream start to his reign, things went downhill in the second season as the club turned into something the legend couldn’t recognise.

Xavi offers 'unconditional support' to Jenni Hermoso, condemns Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales

August 26, 2023 7:57 pm

After the Spanish FA chief refused to resign following worldwide outrage owing to his conduct in the aftermath of the Women's World Cup final, Hermoso has received worldwide support from the football community.

'Going to Santiago Bernabeu always turns me on': Barcelona boss Xavi says ahead of Copa del Rey clash

March 02, 2023 3:08 am

Barcelona coach Xavi went on to say that Real Madrid will start as favourites in the first leg encounter in the Copa del Rey

Big Stars in Small Leagues: Cristiano Ronaldo the latest star to end career in soccer outpost

January 06, 2023 4:13 pm

Others, like Pelé, Johan Cruyff, Zico, Xavi Hernandez, and now the 37-year-old Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, find themselves prolonging their careers at unlikely soccer outposts usually for vast amounts of money.

El Clasico: Future looks bright for revitalised Barcelona, says Xavi

March 21, 2022 9:27 am

Xavi's side gave a football masterclass in a match they dominated from the start and which they arguably deserved to win by even more than four goals.

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Lionel Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d'Or victory, says Xavi

December 04, 2021 1:05 pm

Paris St Germain forward Messi beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea's Jorginho to lift the prestigious award.

Explained: How signing a legend as coach is not a winning formula

November 09, 2021 7:52 am

Xavi’s appointment at the helm follows a frequent script in football – results go south, the manager gets sacked, the board feels the heat and to appease fans, a former player is handed over the reins.

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Xavi to retire at end of season

May 02, 2019 11:04 pm

Xavi, who has made a record 767 appearances for Barca and 133 for Spain, confirmed his retirement plans in an open letter sent to members of the Spanish media on Thursday.