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Xavi, a World Cup winner with Spain, Xavi¿s tactical acumen and commitment to possession-based play left an indelible mark on the game. The midfielder maestro played 767 official matches for Barcelona, scoring 85 goals. Winning eight La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona.
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Slovakia star Stanislav Lobotka will be looking to pass England into submission during Sunday's Euro 2024 clash... the old-style midfield artist is admired by Xavi and Andrea Pirlo and is always thinking three steps ahead
27/06/24 17:40
TOM COLLOMOSSE: Stanislav Lobotka is the ultra-crafty playmaker aiming to follow in the footsteps of Andrea Pirlo and Luka Modric by passing England into submission. Standing at 5ft 6ins, with his unfussy haircut and understated manner, Lobotka looks an unlikely modern footballer. Yet anyone who watches him play is unlikely to forget him in a hurry. Operating at the heart of Slovakia's central three, Lobotka is an old-style midfield artist for the modern game. Like an expert snooker or chess player, he is always thinking three or four steps ahead....read
Barcelona 'could be forced to sell' key player just a year after joining the club - as Catalan giants continue to battle to meet FFP regulations
25/06/24 08:19Hansi Flick has taken the helm at the Nou Camp but the team could be weakened ahead of the new season as the club look to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
Chelsea 'on the verge of signing' 18-year-old Barcelona star Marc Guiu after pouncing to trigger the striker's shockingly low release clause
24/06/24 07:19The 18-year-old striker made his breakthrough to the Catalan side's first team in 2023-24 and went on to score twice in seven appearances across all competitions.
Gareth Southgate has England's answer to Germany midfield maestro Toni Kroos staring at him - he just needs to make the bold call, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI
22/06/24 16:00RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Southgate needs one who has a grandmaster's eye for subtle manipulations and can wait, calmly, diligently, until just enough pieces have moved before sending the killer ball.
Pep Guardiola gives clear six-word response on whether he would return to Barcelona... with the Man City manager hinting he could leave the Etihad after next season
11/06/24 09:29Pep Guardiola has ruled out ever making a return to Barcelona as manager in the future, as speculation remains over his Manchester City plans.
Arsenal enquire about £17m-rated Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye - with teenager also on the radar of Premier League rivals and European clubs
01/06/24 17:57The athletic left-back, who can also play at centre-back, has been starring for Barcelona B this season and was primed to make the step up to the senior side under coach Xavi who rates the teenager highly.
Xavi brutally 'kicks Barcelona man out of his players WhatsApp group' after being sacked and replaced by Hansi Flick following board tension
31/05/24 17:45Despite agreeing to remain at the club after performing a surprise U-turn just last month, Xavi was dismissed by president Joan Laporta.
Barcelona 'can't register new boss Hansi Flick or his staff' because of financial problems at the club as the German waits to be officially recognised as the new Catalan head coach by LaLiga
30/05/24 21:35Barcelona are facing difficulties in registering new German head coach Hansi Flick because of ongoing financial problems at the LaLiga club, according to reports in Spain.
Barcelona appoint Hansi Flick as their new manager on a two-year deal... as the ex-Germany and Bayern Munich boss replaces Xavi at the Nou Camp
29/05/24 11:48Xavi (inset) had originally announced in January that he was going to depart his role in the summer, before Barcelona president Joan Laporta (left of left pic) convinced the club legend to stay in April.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich 'rejects latest contract proposal from Barcelona' after they fail to meet his salary expectations... despite Hansi Flick being 'keen on a reunion' with £325k-a-week-midfielder
28/05/24 12:09The Catalan giants have long been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Kimmich, however a move for him last summer broke down due to their financial constraints.
Xavi warns his successor Hansi Flick 'you will SUFFER' - as the axed Barcelona boss insists his 'work has not been appreciated enough'
27/05/24 09:08After his final game in charge of Sunday, Xavi (main picture) warned of the perils of being Blaugrana boss and talked up his achievements during his nearly three years in the role.
Xavi signs off as Barcelona manager with a bittersweet finish, as his side seal 2-1 victory against Sevilla... but end the season 10 points behind rivals Real Madrid after trophyless campaign
26/05/24 22:05He leaves Barca second in the Spanish top flight after a disappointing campaign, losing the Spanish Super Cup final to Real Madrid and were knocked out of the Champions League.
Roberto De Zerbi considered as the 'favourite' for the Chelsea job with the ex-Brighton boss on a four-man shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
26/05/24 20:07Former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is a leading candidate for the Chelsea job after Mail Sport confirmed his previously secret inclusion on their four-strong shortlist.Roberto De Zerbi emerges as the fourth mystery candidate on Chelsea's shortlist - joining Thomas Frank, Kieran McKenna and Enzo Maresca
26/05/24 11:11KIERAN GILL: Mail Sport can confirm that the former Brighton boss, 44, is in the running alongside the other candidates as Chelsea close in on their next head coach.
Barcelona SACK manager Xavi, just a month after he reversed his decision to quit at the end of the season - paving the way for Hansi Flick to take over the reins
24/05/24 11:41The former midfielder had made his intention to resign from his role clear earlier on in the season, before performing a dramatic U-turn and deciding to stay on ahead of next season.
Two more Premier League bosses 'on Bayern Munich's shortlist to replace Thomas Tuchel as manager'... after the German confirmed his exit, and Roberto De Zerbi was ruled out
20/05/24 20:29Two more Premier League bosses are in the running to become the next Bayern Munich manager, according to new reports.
Roberto De Zerbi insists he hasn't received any offers following his sudden Brighton exit... as the Italian reveals his hopes to return to the Premier League
20/05/24 08:55Two days after the shock announcement that Roberto de Zerbi will leave Brighton at the end of the season, the manager clarifies his plans for the near future, hoping for a Premier League job.
Mikel Arteta sparks panic for Arsenal fans as he admits the prospect of managing back in his home country of Spain 'draws him'... as Gunners boss insists he wants to manage in LaLiga one day
17/05/24 09:10The Spaniard has transformed the Gunners in his first managerial role since hanging up his boots, making the club serious contenders once again.
Barcelona could do ANOTHER Xavi U-turn, with 'president Joan Laporta urged to SACK their manager after board members were angered by his comments'
16/05/24 23:48Barcelona are reportedly considering sacking first-team manager Xavi after the Nou Camp boss's recent criticism of the club's financial situation and summer recruitment plans.
Barcelona 2-0 Real Sociedad: Xavi's side move up to second in LaLiga as 16-year-old phenomenon Lamine Yamal scores his seventh goal of the season
13/05/24 23:17Barcelona reclaimed second place in LaLiga with a 2-0 home win over Real Sociedad on Monday courtesy of a Lamine Yamal first-half strike and a late Raphinha penalty.
Robert Lewandowski set for showdown talks with Barcelona with striker set for a wage rise despite speculation over his future
12/05/24 10:02Spanish outlet Sport report that Barca's sporting director Deco and president Joan Laporta are so to meet the striker's representative Pini Zahavi, who is has plans to visit the club next week.
Joao Felix set to return to Atletico Madrid after loan spell at Barcelona... with Diego Simeone's side 'willing to let misfiring star leave this summer for HALF' of the £114m they paid for him
06/05/24 10:59Returning to play under Diego Simeone is a possibility for Felix though another loan move is said to be the more likely next destination for the 24-year-old.
Barcelona 'line up shock summer swoop for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez - with the Catalan giants looking to sell Robert Lewandowski this summer to comply with LaLiga's salary cap'
04/05/24 23:15The report also claims the player has expressed an interest in one day wearing the iconic blue and red shirt, but that he is happy with his current situation on Merseyside.
Hala Madrid! Real Madrid are crowned LaLiga CHAMPIONS after Barcelona's 4-2 defeat at Girona hands their bitter rivals a record-extending 36th league title with four matches remaining
04/05/24 18:32Real's victory against Cadiz on Saturday meant Barcelona had to defeat their Catalan rivals to have any chance of knocking them off top spot.
Robert Lewandowski is 'at risk of being sold' by Barcelona as they plan 'summer clearout' - and only THREE stars are untouchable in Xavi's squad
01/05/24 11:12Barcelona are set to refresh their squad in the summer after an underwhelming season in which they are poised to finish a distant second to Real Madrid.
Robert Lewandowski's future remains uncertain despite his first Barcelona hat-trick, another Real Madrid wonderkid shines and a Crystal Palace flop makes case for winning the top scorer award... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from LaLiga
30/04/24 09:30Mail Sport's Spanish football reporter PETE JENSON casts his eye over the weekend's action and offers 10 things he learned.
Xavi claims Barcelona's players were NOT giving their all before he announced he was leaving - and reveals why he made dramatic U-turn
30/04/24 08:00The Barca boss had said he would step down at the end of the season, describing the top job at his beloved club as 'cruel' and 'unpleasant' following a 5-3 capitulation to Villarreal.
Barcelona 4-2 Valencia: Robert Lewandowski scores second-half hat-trick to turn it around for Xavi's hosts after goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was sent off with visitors 2-1 up
29/04/24 21:10PETE JENSON: Barcelona won an error-strewn chaotic six-goal affair against Valencia courtesy of a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick, and it moves them back to second in La Liga.
Xavi opens up on shock U-turn to STAY at Barcelona after previously agreeing to leave at the end of the season... and claims he is 'looking forward' to finishing second in LaLiga behind Real Madrid
28/04/24 13:47The Barca boss announced in January that he would leave at the end of the season , describing the top job at his beloved club as 'cruel' and 'unpleasant' after a 5-3 loss to Villarreal.
PETE JENSON: Xavi has earned the right to carry on as Barcelona manager - but the narrative that he changed his mind to complete sensational U-turn lacks credibility
25/04/24 16:09PETE JENSON: 'We have a coach who is an extraordinary person; who loves Barcelona and transmits that with enthusiasm, confidence and generosity,' said an emotional Laporta.
Spanish journalist claims he knows the REAL reason Xavi is staying at Barcelona... but manager denies rumour as FAKE and 'invented to damage me'
25/04/24 11:00Reports emerged on Wednesday evening that Xavi had decided to perform a dramatic U-turn to stay at Barcelona after holding a meeting with the club's directors.
Xavi makes HUGE U-turn and 'will now STAY' as Barcelona manager, with club icon changing his mind despite previously insisting 'it was absolutely right decision' to step down this summer
24/04/24 19:23Barcelona manager Xavi has reportedly changed his mind on his decision to leave the club at the end of the season and will now continue in his role as Catalan's manager following talks.
Barcelona 'will seek legal action over Lamine Yamal's ghost goal in El Clasico defeat' as LaLiga side continue to fume after controversial decision despite release of VAR tape
24/04/24 10:52The biggest talking point from the match proved to be Yamal's effort (inset) which appeared from a number of angles to cross the line of Andriy Lunin's goal, but was not awarded by VAR.
VAR audio after Lamine Yamal's controversial phantom goal in Barcelona's El Clasico defeat is released as officials admit they had NO clear evidence the ball crossed the line
22/04/24 19:48Described as a 'transparency exercise', the body responsible for officiating in Spain has lifted the lid on the discussion between referee Soto Grado and the VAR officials.
Jude Bellingham is unbeatable, Joao Cancelo leaves much to be desired and it's decision time for Barcelona and Xavi... 10 THINGS WE LEARNED from El Clasico
22/04/24 17:00PETE JENSON: Xavi 's team needed the win to close the gap to five points but defeat left them 11 points adrift with only 18 to play for and the Barcelona boss was left moaning after the game.
Barcelona may ask to REPLAY Sunday's El Clasico - if it can be proved Lamine Yamal's phantom goal WAS over the line - reveals chief Joan Laporta
22/04/24 14:38Xavi's side fell to a 3-2 defeat on the road to Real Madrid on Sunday night, with Jude Bellingham's injury time winner leaving Los Blancos 11 points clear at the top and firmly in control of the title race.
Fans claim Barcelona were 'robbed' against Real Madrid...despite beIN Sports 'proving' Lamine Yamal's phantom goal did NOT cross the line in controversial El Clasico defeat
22/04/24 09:15Yamal thought he had put Barca 2-1 ahead when he seemingly flicked the ball in after a corner, but Andriy Lunin palmed the ball away and the referee waved play on.
Ronald Araujo reveals Ilkay Gundogan has apologised for scathing comments in the wake of Champions League defeat by PSG amid Barcelona dressing room rift
22/04/24 08:17Germany international Gundogan offered an honest and scathing assessment of his side's performance in their Champions League quarter-final second leg defeat by PSG
New angle appears to show Lamine Yamal's phantom goal DID cross the line in Barcelona's El Clasico defeat by Real Madrid - after LaLiga president Javier Tebas defended lack of goal-line technology
22/04/24 08:08LaLiga came under fire during Sunday's El Clasico showdown at the Bernabeu after the 16-year-old thought he had given the Catalans the lead with a flick from a corner.
Barcelona boss Xavi calls El Clasico referee 'a DISGRACE' after claiming Lamine Yamal's first half shot crossed the goalline and insists he 'did not get a single decision right' during 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid
21/04/24 23:47PETER JENSON: Barcelona coach Xavi raged at more perceived refereeing injustice after he saw his team's slim hopes of winning the Spanish title disappear with defeat in Madrid.
THE EURO FILES: It's time for Xavi to go down swinging in his final El Clasico... but his broken Barcelona stars are closer to hitting each other than challenging Real Madrid
20/04/24 07:07PETER JENSON: It's Xavi's last stand on Sunday - his final El Clasico in charge of Barcelona. And things can go one of only two ways as his side travel to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Santi Cazorla recalls agonising TV analysis with Mikel Arteta, loving life playing for boyhood club Oviedo after demanding to be paid minimum wage and how Arsenal CAN win the Premier League title
20/04/24 07:07INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON: It sounds like something you might see on Gogglebox - Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla sat on the couch together watching football.
Barcelona legend urges the club to hire Jose Mourinho to replace Xavi despite history managing rivals Real Madrid... as he explains why he would be a 'great signing 'at the Nou Camp
19/04/24 15:58Mourinho - a two-time Champions League winner - is on the lookout for a new job after being sacked by Roma in January following one win in six, with club legend Danielle De Rossi replacing him.
Why Xavi's long Barcelona goodbye could be cut short if Real Madrid humble them after Champions League exit to PSG, which exposed cracks in a tense dressing room
18/04/24 19:00PETE JENSON: The end is nigh for Xavi. It could even come on Sunday night if Barcelona lose the Clasico and slip 11 points behind Real Madrid.
Ronald Araujo offers blunt response to Ilkay Gundogan's criticism that his red card against PSG fuelled Champions League exit... amid toxic Barcelona dressing room split
18/04/24 14:29The Catalan hosts were leading 3-2 on aggregate before scoring in the 12th minute to extend their lead, but momentum began to shift when Araujo was sent off for fouling Bradley Barcola.
David Moyes hopes newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are still DRUNK from their celebrations as they try overturn a two-goal deficit in the Europa League
17/04/24 15:28David Moyes hopes Bayer Leverkusen's players are still drunk from downing giant steins of beer when West Ham take on newly-crowned Bundesliga champions.
Xavi could be 'replaced as Barcelona boss BEFORE the end of the season', with 'his potential successor lined up' following their Champions League exit
17/04/24 11:12Outgoing Barcelona manager Xavi could be replaced before the end of the season if defeat in Sunday's El Clasico follows their Champions League elimination.
Barcelona manager Xavi and THREE of his players are handed brutal rating by L'Equipe - and that's without unrated Ronald Araujo - after Kylian Mbappe 'made their stadium his garden'
17/04/24 08:01L'Equipe hailed Kylian Mbappe for making Barcelona 'his garden' as Paris Saint-Germain completed a stunning comeback to reach the Champions League semi-finals.
Xavi confronts the referee after Barcelona collapse in the Champions League against PSG - following his red card for lashing out on the touchline
16/04/24 22:41The Barcelona boss stalked referee Istvan Kovacs, who initially walked away from him, around the pitch and made his feelings clear to him and an assistant.
Xavi blames Romanian referee for Barcelona's Champions League implosion as he insists it was 'too much' to send off Ronald Araujo... before PSG scored four to turn tie around
16/04/24 22:16PETE JENSON: The biggest blow to Barça came on the half hour when Ronald Araujo was adjudged to have brought down Bradley Barcola just before he burst into the area.
Fans claim Ousmane Dembele 'HATES' Barcelona as he is seen laughing as his former side capitulates against PSG to crash out of the Champions League after their fans booed him
16/04/24 21:49The Frenchman left Barca to join the Ligue 1 champions in the summer and couldn't help but beam as they fell apart. Dembele scored in both legs and netted PSG's equaliser on Tuesday.
PLAYER RATINGS: Ronald Araujo's red card triggered Barcelona's collapse, while Ousmane Dembele came back to haunt his former club... but which ex-Premier League star received just 4.5/10?
16/04/24 21:14The French giants dominated the second half, with Vitinha netting from long range before a Kylian Mbappe brace sealed PSG's place in the last four.
Barcelona 1-4 PSG (agg 4-6): Kylian Mbappe's late double seals stunning comeback to book Champions League semi-final for French giants as Ronald Araujo red sparks Catalan collapse
16/04/24 21:05PETE JENSON: Barcelona saw red three times and Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris Saint Germain knocked the Spanish giants out of the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Lamine Yamal's first half withdrawal in Barcelona's Champions League humiliation against PSG will be a 'learning curve' for the 16-year-old, Rio Ferdinand insists, as the youngster is sacrificed after Ronald Araujo red card
16/04/24 20:43The teenager was substituted in the first half of his side's chaotic tie against PSG after Ronald Araujo was sent off for a last-man tackle on Bradley Barcola just 29 minutes into the game.
Cadiz 0-1 Barcelona: Joao Felix's bicycle kick seals win for Xavi's men but they remain eight points behind Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga
13/04/24 21:07Joao Felix netted a brilliant bicycle kick to earn depleted Barcelona a 1-0 La Liga win at relegation-threatened Cadiz on Saturday.
Revealed: The two things that 'could persuade Xavi to make a shock U-turn and STAY at Barcelona'... as Spanish giants go 12-games unbeaten after victory over PSG
13/04/24 14:21The 44-year-old revealed in January that he would walk away from the club after two and a half years following a difficult spell - but his players have responded impressively.
Xavi is convinced Barcelona's season would have been a 'disaster' had he not announced his decision to quit at the end of the campaign
12/04/24 16:42Xavi is convinced Barcelona's season would have been a 'disaster' had he not announced his decision to leave at the end of it.
Karol G to become the next artist to feature on Barcelona's shirt as part of Spotify partnership with Colombian singer's logo to be displayed during El Clasico
12/04/24 09:06The singer's barbed wire heart logo will be displayed on Barcelona shirts for El Clasico, as Xavi's side face Real Madrid away on April 21.
PSG 2-3 Barcelona: Gianluigi Donnarumma puts on goalkeeping disasterclass as Catalan side come from behind to win five-goal thriller in Champions League last eight first leg
10/04/24 20:55PSG 2-3 BARCELONA - PETE JENSON: Of all the goalkeepers in all the world how did the richest club in football end up with Gianluigi Donnarumma? He played his part in all three Barcelona goals.
Peter Crouch expects Barcelona to struggle like Man United after Sir Alex Ferguson once Xavi departs in the summer as the Liverpool legend insists they 'aren't the same teams of old'
10/04/24 19:59Peter Crouch reveals how he expects Barcelona to struggle like Manchester United have after Sir Alex Ferguson once current head coach Xavi departs the Camp Nou at the end of the season.
Barcelona are on an 11-game unbeaten run since Xavi announced he is leaving at the end of the season - a statement win over PSG tonight could force a major U-turn over his future
10/04/24 14:54PETE JENSON: Barça are actively sounding out alternatives to Xavi, or at least they were until the team's form improved so much that keeping him in charge went back to being the most viable option.
PSG boss Luis Enrique cheekily claims his tactics 'definitely' suit Barcelona more than current head coach Xavi's ahead of crunch Champions League clash
09/04/24 18:37PSG manager Luis Enrique has attempted to unnerve Barcelona head coach Xavi ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash by claiming his tactics are better for the Spanish club.
Arsenal join Man United and Bayern Munich in the race for 19-year-old Barcelona wonderkid - but could have to fork out £25m for Senegal defender
06/04/24 09:50SIMON JONES: Arsenal are set to rival a host of top European sides including Manchester United for Barcelona wonderkid Mikayil Faye after the youngster broke into the first-team.
Rodrygo figures out his best position for Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos enjoys the perfect 38th birthday and Xavi's Jurgen Klopp lookalike continues his winning streak... 10 THINGS we learned in LaLiga
02/04/24 17:00It was a good weekend for Rodrygo, for Sergio Ramos, and for Xavi's Jurgen Klopp lookalike brother after wins for Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona.
Barcelona 'race to appoint Ruben Amorim' after Xabi Alonso's decision to remain at Bayer Leverkusen - with the Sporting boss 'emerging as the leading choice for several major European clubs'
02/04/24 14:13Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso had been seen as several teams No 1 target, but the former Spain midfielder announced his intention to stay in his role for next season on Friday.
Xavi's baffling Barcelona situation: Bosses AREN'T giving up on manager staying - despite him announcing he is resigning - and 'want to sign Erling Haaland next year to transform team'
02/04/24 07:44Xavi announced in January that he will be leaving this summer after a disappointing first half of the season that saw Barcelona lose ground to Real Madrid in the title race.
Former Chelsea star 'will leave Barcelona on a free' after an injury-plagued season - as LaLiga giants prepare for a huge summer overhaul
01/04/24 18:50The 33-year-old has struggled for game time this term amid a back injury which kept him on the sidelines for three months.
Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste reveals he is trying to 'convince' Xavi to reverse his decision to leave this summer... as he insists the club are still 'thinking of a long-term project led by him'
31/03/24 08:34Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste revealed the club are desperately attempting to stop Xavi from leaving the club at the end of the season but admitted the decision is 'personal'.
Ruben Amorim is working wonders in Portugal, while Roberto De Zerbi has transformed Brighton... with Xabi Alonso OUT of the running for the Liverpool hotseat, who is leading the race to replace Jurgen Klopp?
29/03/24 17:47Liverpool 's search for a new manager took a huge hit on Friday as favourite for the job, Xabi Alonso, announced he will be staying at Bayer Leverkusen next season.
Xavi sues TWO journalists for 'publishing false information about him' - after one alleged the departing Barcelona boss sent 'confrontational messages in private'
29/03/24 12:58Xavi has confirmed that he is taking legal action against two journalists for allegedly publishing false information about him in recent weeks.
Inside the mind of The Special One - Mk II: Europe's most-wanted manager Ruben Amorim is now Liverpool's No 1 choice to replace Jurgen Klopp... and he loves trash-talking just like his idol Jose Mourinho
29/03/24 12:00LEWIS STEELE: Madness. That was the word that filled the conversations and the back pages when Sporting announced they were taking a risk on a young coach from Braga in 2020.
Barcelona 'fear there could be a repeat of the Pedri situation as Spain target Lamine Yamal for Euro 2024 AND the Olympic Games' following his stellar performance against Brazil
29/03/24 08:00Barcelona are concerned there could be a repeat of the Pedri situation as Spain are considering Lamine Yamal for Euro 2024 and the Olympic Games.
Barcelona sporting director Deco rules out 'pointless' talk that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could replace outgoing manager Xavi... as he admits he 'didn't want his former team-mate to leave'
21/03/24 01:05While Barcelona are second in the LaLiga standings and have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Xavi announced he will be walking away from the club.
REVEALED: Barcelona and Spain starlet Lamine Yamal is the BEST wonderkid in football, according to a new report... but can you guess which six English players make the top 50?
20/03/24 22:11Previous winners of the gong include the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Jadon Sancho, with this year's list ranking the top 50 youngsters worldwide.
Max Dean on facing Barcelona and PSG as a kid at Everton, surviving Marcelo Bielsa's 'murderball' at Leeds and powering MK Dons' promotion push as the EFL marks its Youth Development Week
20/03/24 17:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ADAM SHERGOLD: Max Dean is champing at the bit to get back out on the pitch and spearhead MK Dons' push for promotion.
Diego Simeone has a new touchline enemy, Girona's fairytale isn't ending happily - and what Vinicius Jr must take from Lionel Messi's game... 10 THINGS we learned in LaLiga
19/03/24 11:26PETE JENSON: Barcelona are doing their best to serve up a title race, Atletico Madrid are threatening to blow a top four finish and Girona are hoping they don't run out of gas before the last laps.
Barcelona continue their brilliant form since Xavi announced he was leaving as they end Atletico Madrid's unbeaten home record in emphatic style with Joao Felix opening scoring in 3-0 win to send Catalans second
17/03/24 21:58PETE JENSON: Barcelona's extraordinary revival since Xavi announced he was leaving at the end of the season continued apace with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.
Gerard Pique names two Premier League managers as the 'obvious' choices to replace Xavi at Barcelona after the Catalan icon announced his decision to leave the club at the end of the season
17/03/24 17:21Speaking on who is best-suited to replace his former teammate in the hot-seat, Pique named two current Premier League managers as potential frontrunners.
Defiant Xavi fires back at 'unfair criticism' as the departing Barcelona boss revels in his side's 3-1 win against Napoli - insisting the LaLiga outfit are 'no joke'
13/03/24 09:13The LaLiga side booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night after Fermin Lopez, Joao Cancelo and Robert Lewandowski all scored.
Barcelona 3-1 Napoli (agg 4-2): Robert Lewandowski's late strike erupts the home crowd as Xavi's side book their place in Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in FOUR years
12/03/24 22:00PETE JENSON: The celebration that greeted the third goal said it all - relief immense relief. Barcelona made it to the quarterfinals of the Champions League for the first time in four years.
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