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Hansi Flick talks Xavi’s interview, Marcus Rashford and Barcelona’s youngsters ahead of Champions League clash with Newcastle

The coach spoke to the press on Monday
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Tebas denies Xavi’s claim, says LALIGA never approved Messi’s signing | OneFootball

“It is not true. LaLiga did not authorize anything at all nor did it have the OK for the operation," claims Tebas. Xavi maintains that the Argentine's return was imminent and that it began to take shape during the 2022 World Cup, with several conversations until March 2023.

Xavi Explains Why Lionel Messi Will Never Return to Barcelona, Talks Failed Contract After World Cup

Former Barcelona manager Xavi offered his side of the story about the club's failure to bring Lionel Messi back into the fold in 2023, laying the blame entirely at the feet of Barca president Joan Laporta.

Hansi Flick gives diplomatic response to Xavi's explosive interview taking aim at Joan Laporta ahead of Barcelona election

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has carefully navigated the fallout from Xavi Hernandez's controversial remarks. Speaking ahead of this week's Champions League clash, the German coach refused to be drawn into a public dispute,
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Xavi reveals all: Why Messi didn’t return to Barça despite agreement | OneFootball

After the 2022 World Cup, there were rumors that Lionel Messi would return to FC Barcelona. Instead, in the following summer, he transferred to the MLS to join Inter Miami .

Joan Laporta fires back at Xavi, criticizes Barcelona legend's managerial skills & says Hansi Flick is 'winning games with the same players'

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has delivered a stinging assessment of Xavi's tenure, suggesting the legendary midfielder lacked the winning touch that Hansi Flick has brought to Catalunya. Following an interview where Xavi blamed the hierarchy for various failures,