Correction: Sid Lowe and ESPN FC aren’t celebrating Xavi staying because they had some type of odd fascination with seeing him get sacked. These “pundits” really think their opinions matter. They don’t. I’m glad Xavi is staying and hope he has lots of success at Barca. These “pundits” just enjoy seeing managers, players, and teams fail because that is all this show knows. They don’t know how to analyze without being negative. It’s always their default.
He's right. Fc barcelona shouldn't deal with a flippy floppy manager. Don't forget we're in the same tier as real madrid. Would they allow a wishy washy low experience manager? No.
You're comment has litterally just said, "I love Xavi and I want him to stay and succeed. And anybody that says other wise has an odd fascination." You all are so up your own @ss. Xavi is bad very very bad and he is stuborn. Not only that but there was a better candidate for his job called Hansi Flick who would add something to this team called MENTALITY. Something we surely did not see against PSG and Real Madrid in the Copa de españa final. Hansi Flick not only would have added mentality but this team as a whole would defend better from back to front.
@@lalo38th41 Koeman won Barca's first ever Champions League. He scored a free kick that ended up being the winning goal. Even so, he didn't get the respect he deserved as a coach.
the usual shlttalk, but let's be honest - with the team xavi had at his disposal, he wasn't doing too badly. played on par with madrid (at least in the two league games) and madrid has a much better squad. and unlucky to be out of the champions league. plus he won the league last season. sure, he is no guardiola, but still a very good fit for barca and surely better than any alternative available
@@insideinside9450 He said real culers, not all culers.😁 I am happy Xavi stays and can develop this oath with Cubarsi, Yamal, Fort, Gavi and the 3 to 4 great new signings.
In terms of La Liga games abroad, what the league needs is more fans who follow it in general, and not just games involving Real Madrid or Barcelona. Too high a % of La Liga fans support one of, and only care about, the big two.
This might be the moment Xavi’s Barcelona legacy is destroyed. If he had left he’d leave on his own terms. Barcelona is in a terrible situation financially and structure. All the odds are against Xavi and the likelihood of him failing is very high
Yea if he would've shared your "embarassing" opinion then he would've sounded smart to you ain't it?Geez you good for nothing toddlers actually think whatever y'all yap about has any relevance whatsoever and it's sad tbh😭😭😭😭
This is just ridiculous. I'm a Real Madrid fan and I still don't like the way they talk about Xavi. I think if you look at the absolute chaos that Laporta and Xavi inherited, they have done a pretty good job of righting the ship.
I have been a fan of barcelona since 1991. I have seen many barca teams including cruyff barcelona. Xavi was great player and legend but he has not been coaching good football. This team has been playing ugly since last season even when we won. Getting more players is not the answer and will not solve the problem of playing badly . Playing badly is coaching problem . We will get new players and play the same football .
I think xavi is doing a good job but if I have to be honest I don't think he can win us the big trophies. On the other hand the club may need him to stay for financial reasons.
We started playing “decent” after he announced he was leaving but we could’ve had a deep run in CL it wasn’t for that red card but hopefully we keep this same form into the new season
@@micmatt7858 i think Xavi is a stuborn manager who does not ever see the need to evolve. His first six months were a blast and then he signed Lewandowski built everything basically around him and he just has ceased to change. There are other issues with him like his defending and stuff but idek anymore. I obviously want the coach of barca to succeed next season. But the real question is; Is Xavi gonna succeed especially if he remains the way he is?
Yup been a culer since 2006 and all my brothers at FC Barcelona feel this is the right decision moving forward. Only thing that is divided is the happiness meaning some are really genuinely happy about Xavi staying and some are happy because we understand that the club finances and hierarchy are in a peril with no quick recovery coming. Either way, its the right decision moving forward unless one of these cry baby fake Barca fans wants to invest their own money into the club and have it their way
It’s embarrassing when you say you’re gonna leave the club whether you win trophies or you don’t and then you come out saying that you’re going to stay another season.
All due respect to Sid, but his comments about how people feel about Xavi staying are just factually incorrect The reactions in spanish-speaking sites in particular have been overwhelmingly positive. I have friends who are socios and they are happy with the decision Sid is either ignorant or he's lying.
Same here I got sources and close friends that are with FC Barcelona and all of happy with this decision. The difference of happiness is divided between genuinely happy and happy because FC Barcelona finances are in a mess that they have no other choice or to do something really concrete. Sid is just a tool he doesn't know jack about what is going on with FC Barcelona and he hasn't done anything in his career to rival that of Xavi or any coaches for that matter.
@@P4P1980 not really the fan base is divided just like you and others are happy others are disappointed and I don't think you cried your tears out because Xavi was leaving😂😂😂
@@markkaasha2111 Why would I cry my eyes out because Xavi was leaving?? That would be the fake cry baby Barca fans and since I'm a real culer I am happy Xavi is staying considering what he has done in this short time span filled with mess and chaos
The man did good in his first season... he comes 2nd in the league and reached quarter finals in the champion league.. you cannot blame him for the results.. the players literally beat themselves... against psg, arajuo made an amateur error and against madrid, lamal goal was not given... we have to remember that this same thing happened to pep as well.. pep's first season was not good either...
I'm happy he's staying. It's the best decision under the circumstances. He's done a very good job bringing in extremely young players from La Masia who have preformed beyond all expectations. What's he supposed to do when Barça is broke? We still almost made it to CL semifinal. People who think this is bad are detached from reality. Which big name manager would join Barça in this state and do a better job?
Maybe not but no one is sad either. The only good thing that could have happened if Barca signed a world class coach that had won ucl - no other projects with newly managers would do better than Xavi
Xavi has actually exceeded expectations considering his inexperience, Barça’s financial crisis, and all the player injuries. True Barça fans know we are still in a rebuilding period and it will take time. But he, Deco, and the young players in the team are working towards building a solid core for the future. They just need to stay healthy and get stronger both physically and mentally. Vamos Xavi!!!
I am a Valencia fan and I know Laporta/Xavi played the fans here. It was all planned as a get out of a jail free card.. Also, I am sure Laporta will not have pressure to sign players and instead justify using La Masia. I see Barca getting rid of FDJ, Raphinha, etc.. So they can keep Gavi, Pedri, etc.. That will lead to a domination from Real Madrid.. Perez will maximize this opportunity unfortunately
Were all happy Xavi is staying at Barcelona. Barcelona are going to be a laughing stock next season. Waiting for Xabi to give 10 new La Masia teenagers their debuts while continue to be in Real Madrids shadow.
@Trolley-vt8qh who said I'm Indian? 😂 You must have probably lost a job or a girl to some Indian to have such a problem with them 😂 Stop worrying dude.. It could get worse in the future 😂😂
It’s the right decision, there are no other suitable alternatives and his promotion and development of the youngsters has been good. So let him continue for another year, if the results are the same but the youngsters continue to progress then in 12 months let him go at the end of his contract and bring in an experienced manager who can take them forward.
In the main spanish sports news outlets( Marca, Diario, Mundo Deportivo) the views of Xabi staying at Barca are overwhelmingly positive based on quite detailed analysis which are way more deep and errr...truthful than what i am hearing here.And yes, all the newspapers which i mentioned are available in English as well.
We are celebrating because he has made LAMINE YAMAL, PAU CUBARSI, FERMIN LOPEZ, HECTOR FORT, BALDE and there will be many more next year! So apply burnol to your burnt areas, VISCA BARCA forever!!! He and team will achieve great things and even if we are going trophyless this season, the real achievement is building the team for the future and you cant argue with that! One LAMINE YAMAL is bigger than whole REAL MADRID right now, just watch the last El Clasico!! We will be back before you know it!! ❤
They talking bout Barcelona injuries 😂 Real Madrid entire defense are just back up for the entire season including GK . Who is the 3 GK . Just excuses 😂😂😂
You’re the one making excuses you people suppose to have some shame laliga should change there name to Madrid league cuz Madrid is the only team that can make signing without FFP
Madridistas are the one chanting "xavi stay" to ridicule Barcelona. 😂😂😂😂 I know Barca fans who want Xavi gone. Problem is they don't know who to replace him with.
As a real madrid fan, disrespect Xavi get is unbelievable 😂 His number 2 in the league and came far in cl and won leage last year as a new coach. Barcelona creates alot of chances alot more then any team yet the players miss those simple chance. He got all the blame. To be coach in this era is horrible 😂 Barcelona squad is not even that good people act like they should win alot of trophy with this squad 😂
Given the fact that Barcelona can't afford word class manager, I am slightly satisfied that Xavi is continuing. He is our best option at the moment. His one good thing is "he gives chance to youngsters"
Cubarsi, What more words can i say?? 😂 I've already used all the superlatives WHAT A DIAMOND!! 💎 His anticipation, interception, strength, technical abilities, tackling and what makes me love him, his composure under pressure He's got it all under 17 years Lucky to have him, Visca Barça 💙❤️🐐🤟
Litterally. He is way better than an overrated Yamal. He performs in big games, he makes smart decisions all the time, his passing range and ability is excellent etc.
“That was such a great match between Barcelona and Girona. I think I’ll start going to see the Chicago fire finish lower table every season w zero consequences”
Real Madrid, Girona, Athletic, Villareal & Granada are thrilled about this news... Nothing has changed Barca will drop another 5 or 6 points lucky for Barca Real Madrid have UCL as well otherwise it could end up 15 to 16pts difference ... another loss & a couple draws & everyone will want him out again by the end of the season... They will need to sell Araujo & FDJ to have 160 mill to spend yet who will they buy ? The fact he said regardless of winning anything hes mind is made & hes going ... Now hes saying im staying that is a a sign of an embarrassing club & coach atm with where they are at...
I heard that they're targeting Bernardo Silva as always, and he'd cost around 60M. He'll be 30 this year. That would be a very typical Barca signing as well.
Xavi all the way! More discipline -- can't have howlers like Araujo's pass out and decision to foul, or Consuelo's risky defending in the box. I understand Gundogan's frustrations but I am 50-50 on whether his should be public with his calling out the HUGE unforced errors leading to playing with 10 men for much of the game -- it depends on how communications have been within the team thus far. I don't know, and you probably don't as well. I will give Gundogan the benefit of the doubt.
I think Xavi can make a difference at Barcelona next season. Arsenal fans are celebrating Arteta being there and he has not won any trophy. Aside from playing some good football they were kicked out by Bayern at the same stage of the Champions League just as Barca.
Enjoy. Tebas gifting Real Madrid wins won't last forever. 700+ million for real madrid to spend. Under 200 for Barca. Won't share the math to justify this. Clear refereeing bias. In 2 years even Tebas won't be able to explain not letting Barca spend money. Real Madrid have all the advantages and they barely beat a team full of little kids. See you in 2 years.
@@swannymcswan7580Real Madrid have been going against the refs all year. They literally have cost the team wins. & we manage our finances better than Barcelona. That just comes down to who runs the club & their decision making. You acting like we scrubs Try again 😂
@@bo0gi3 lmao managing 700 million to spend? You must be joking. And if you don't think Madrid was gifted their last 2 games then I'm not sure what you are watching.
That last one is about to change to "Champions" by June 1st. And btw, it doesn't matter, because Messi in this current team, Guarantees this UCL this year.
Keep crying Messi haters. Soon Psg will lose anyway and not win the trophy. They played Madrid and Bayern in 2022 and 2023 - compare that to Real Sociedad or a barca team that hasnt reached an ucl semifinal since 2019
Barca rebuilding phase is a little team syndrom. They ll turn into a Nottingham Forrest, Red Star, Celtics, Benfica.... details of European football. Anecdotal winners, where not a child in the world remembers their time of greatness. No child will be able to share in the incredible feelings of greatness with their elders. Barca is bound to diaqppear from global football.
ESPN and Sid Lowe not understanding what's going on in, at and with FC Barcelona and Xavi. Believe me, we are so happy Hansi "one season success" Flick is not coming and destroying the rejuvenation that Xavi created at Barca. This summer Barca WIL do some great signings and sales and improve the team. Sleep well ESPN and Sid Lowe.
From complaining about the way that barca treated him to claiming that he has unfinished business goes to show how much money talks. He's not a bad coach but it's clear that he's worn out and should've stuck to his decision.
Right decision?? Lewa should hav benched/subbed alot of matches but didnt..u bough Roque for 40 mill now want to loan him but give chance after chance to ferran torres? Xaviiiiii OUT!!!!!!
Man is making himself look silly by saying nothings changed no and no , suddenly two defeats in a row and suddenly "hey , i have unfinished business here" LOL
These are journalist at the end of the day, the problem with Barcelona is that the handling of your internal affairs lately has been horrible,you are constantly giving journalist a reason to discuss these topics,they did the same with PSG, I mean this should never have been a topic of discussion to begin with
completely wrong. Sid needs to stay out of spanish futbol because we're actually HAPPY Xavi is staying. He has been here in such a short time with such a broken barca team and has done wonders considering how barca has been. He brought up Yamal, Cubarsi, redefined Raphina, etc etc. Sid needs to stop talking like hes a barca fan because he is clearly not a fan of barca. Us barca fans are happy
