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27 Jan 202406:34

Summary

TLDRXavi Hernandez will leave Barcelona as manager at the end of the season after a disappointing 3-4 home loss to Villarreal. This was Barcelona's 26th loss under Xavi, a club record. Barcelona is currently 3rd in La Liga, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid. In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo could return and face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in a friendly, Juventus tied Empoli 1-1 to end their 7-game win streak, and Bayern Leverkusen drew 0-0 with Gladbach to remain 2 points behind Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga title race.

Takeaways

😥 Xavi Hernandez announced he will leave Barcelona as manager at the end of the season.
😡 Barcelona lost 3-4 to Villarreal after leading 3-0, the deciding goal in stoppage time. This was Xavi's 26th loss, a record.
📉 Barcelona are 3rd in La Liga, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
👍 Juventus' winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw against Empoli, but they remain top of Serie A.
⚽ Newcastle beat Fulham in the FA Cup as a 6th division team knocked out a 2nd division opponent.
🌍 The Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 is underway, with Angola and Nigeria advancing.
❓ Cristiano Ronaldo may return to face Messi's Inter Miami in a friendly during MLS preseason.
😮 A fan replaced an injured linesman after coming down from the stands during a Bundesliga match.
😀 Ivan Rakitic reportedly told Sevilla teammates he is leaving for Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab.
👍 Pep Guardiola confirmed he will remain Manchester City manager, potentially extending beyond 2025.

Q & A

Why is Xavi Hernandez leaving Barcelona?
-Xavi announced he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season because he feels the players need a change after recent poor results, including a home loss to Villarreal where they gave up 5 goals.
What record did Xavi break with his latest loss as Barcelona manager?
-The loss to Villarreal was Xavi's 26th defeat as Barcelona manager, breaking the record for most losses by a Spanish coach in Barcelona history.
Where is Barcelona currently in the La Liga standings?
-After the loss to Villarreal, Barcelona sits 3rd in the La Liga standings, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
What controversial call upset Xavi in the Villarreal game?
-A penalty awarded to Barcelona was overturned after VAR review, which Xavi felt was a disgraceful decision by the referee.
How did Juventus and AC Milan fare in their latest Serie A matches?
-Juventus drew 1-1 with Empoli to end their 7-game win streak. AC Milan drew 0-0 with Bologna.
What English lower league club advanced in the FA Cup?
-Sixth division Macclesfield Town upset second tier Ipswich Town to advance to the FA Cup 4th round.
Who could Cristiano Ronaldo face in his potential return for Al Nassr?
-Reports say Ronaldo could return to face Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in a friendly on January 19.
Where is Ivan Rakitic headed next?
-Rakitic has reportedly told Sevilla teammates he is leaving for Saudi club Al Shabab.
How long will Jurgen Klopp take a break after leaving Liverpool?
-Klopp says he wants to take 1-2 years off after leaving Liverpool before considering his next job.
What injury did Bayern's Kingsley Coman sustain recently?
-Coman injured the medial ligament in his knee against Augsburg and is expected to be out until April.

Outlines

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😞 Xavi Hernandez is leaving FC Barcelona at the end of the season after a difficult spell

Xavi Hernandez announced he will leave his role as FC Barcelona coach at the end of the current season on June 30th. He said he made this difficult decision after much thought and feels the players need a change in dynamic as they don't deserve the current situation. The latest defeat that influenced his decision was a shock 4-3 home loss to Villarreal after leading 3-0 until the 90th minute. With this loss, Xavi became the Barcelona coach with the most defeats in history at 26 losses. Barcelona is currently 3rd in La Liga, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid, with Xavi hoping to rescue something in the remainder of the season.

05:02

😢 Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman suffered knee ligament injury and will likely miss games until April

In other football news, Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman came off injured in Bayern's win over Augsburg. According to Bild, he has ruptured the medial ligament in his knee and Bayern expects to have him available again in April. Coman left the stadium on crutches. There was also a funny incident in the Bundesliga game between Wolfsburg and Cologne, where the assistant referee was hit on the head by the ball and had to be replaced by the 4th official. Then the stadium announcer asked if anyone in the crowd was ready to fill the vacant role. Tobias Crull, a fan with goalkeeper, coaching and referee licenses, volunteered and came down to officiate while wearing regular fan clothes.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Xavi Hernández

Xavi Hernández is the former Barcelona player who became the head coach of the team in November 2021. He announced on February 3, 2023 that he will be leaving Barcelona at the end of the current season in June. This is a major development for Barcelona as Xavi was expected to lead the rebuilding of the team.

💡resignation

Xavi announced his resignation or decision to leave his role as Barcelona's head coach at the end of the current season. This came after a poor run of results including a recent 3-4 home loss to Villarreal.

💡La Liga

La Liga is the top professional football league in Spain. Barcelona is currently struggling in the league, sitting third and 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Their poor La Liga form under Xavi is one reason for his decision to resign.

💡Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is the superstar Portuguese forward who currently plays for Saudi club Al Nassr. There is excitement about a possible meeting between Ronaldo's Al Nassr and Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in an upcoming friendly match.

💡Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time along with his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi currently plays for Inter Miami in the MLS after leaving Barcelona in 2021.

💡El Clásico

El Clásico refers to the legendary football rivalry between Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona's struggles in La Liga this season contrasts with Real Madrid's top position, highlighting their Clásico rivalry.

💡Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF delivered the final blow that likely convinced Xavi to resign, beating Barcelona 4-3 at home. Despite Barcelona leading 3-0, Villarreal scored 3 goals from the 90th minute onwards.

💡Ivan Rakitić

Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitić who previously played for Barcelona is set to join Saudi club Al Shabab. This is another instance of top European talent joining the Saudi league.

💡Serie A

Serie A is the top professional football league in Italy. The video mentions Juventus drawing 1-1 against Empoli in Serie A, hindering their title ambitions this season.

💡Manchester City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he will see out his current contract until 2025, dismissing speculation he could leave the English Premier League champions.

Highlights

Xavi Hernández será despedido como entrenador del Barcelona al final de la temporada.

Xavi anunció su salida en catalán, explicando que los jugadores necesitan un cambio de rumbo.

Esta derrota fue la número 26 de Xavi al mando del Barcelona, superando el récord negativo de Juan José Nogués.

El Barcelona está tercero en la tabla de La Liga, a 10 puntos del líder Real Madrid.

La Juventus empató con el Empoli rompiendo su racha de 7 victorias consecutivas en la Serie A.

El Manchester United de sexta división eliminó al Ipswich Town de segunda categoría en la FA Cup.

En la Copa Africana, Angola goleó 3-0 a Namibia y Nigeria venció 2-0 a Camerún.

Cristiano Ronaldo podría volver al equipo de Arabia Saudita Al Nassr para enfrentar al Inter de Miami.

Ivan Rakitic dejaría el Sevilla para irse a jugar al fútbol de Arabia Saudita con el Al Shabab.

Pep Guardiola confirmó que se quedará en el Manchester City y podría extender su contrato.

Kingsley Coman se lesionó la rodilla y el Bayern espera tenerlo disponible nuevamente en abril.

Un árbitro asistente fue reemplazado por un aficionado que tenía licencia de árbitro.

El aficionado Tobías Crull bajó de las gradas, se cambió y siguió dirigiendo el partido.

Xavi se va sin haber podido rescatar al Barcelona esta temporada.

El partido entre Messi y Cristiano en Arabia Saudita tendrá los ojos del mundo encima.