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Xavi Praise for Abidal Attitude

Xavi Praise for Abidal Attitude

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has described the news of team-mate Eric Abidal's liver tumour as "the worst moment I've experienced in a dressing room", but also hailed the Frenchman's mental strength and positive attitude ahead of his operation. 17 Mar 2011
Xavi Fit to Face Valencia

Xavi Fit to Face Valencia

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has been passed fit for his side's trip to Valencia tomorrow. 2 Mar 2011
Xavi Honoured to Reach Milestone

Xavi Honoured to Reach Milestone

Xavi says he is honoured to have become Barcelona's joint all-time record appearance holder alongside former central defender Migueli and reveals he hopes to go on playing for the Catalan side for many more years. 3 Jan 2011
Barca Trio Up For Ballon D'Or

Barca Trio Up For Ballon D'Or

BARCELONA trio Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d'Or with the Spanish club dominating the award above all others. 6 Dec 2010
Xavi Denies Retirement Rumours

Xavi Denies Retirement Rumours

Barcelona playmaker Xavi has dismissed speculation he is considering retiring from international football, insisting he wants to be around to try and help Spain defend both their European Championship and World Cup titles. 5 Nov 2010
Xavi Backs Messi for Award

Xavi Backs Messi for Award

Barcelona playmaker Xavi has heaped praise on team-mate Lionel Messi, claiming the Argentinian ace is "indisputably" the world`s top player and is even better than his countryman Diego Maradona. 2 Nov 2010
Xavi Return Pleases Pep

Xavi Return Pleases Pep

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola celebrated a great night for his team following the side's 5-0 win at home to Sevilla, but said the return of Xavi from injury was the best news of all. 31 Oct 2010
Xavi Stars for Barcelona

Xavi Stars for Barcelona

A Xavi-inspired Barcelona came from behind to beat pre-match Primera Division leaders Valencia at the Nou Camp and move above Unai Emery's side. 17 Oct 2010
Xavi Targets Valencia Return

Xavi Targets Valencia Return

BARCELONA midfielder Xavi is keeping his fingers crossed he will be fit in time to face league leaders Valencia when the Primera Division resumes after the international break next weekend. 10 Oct 2010
Xavi Omitted From Spain Squad

Xavi Omitted From Spain Squad

Barcelona midfielder Xavi has been left out of Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque's squad for next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Lithuania and Scotland. 1 Oct 2010
Xavi Confident Over Fabregas

Xavi Confident Over Fabregas

Barcelona midfielder Xavi believes Arsenal are merely "delaying the inevitable" by preventing Cesc Fabregas from joining the Spanish champions. 21 Jul 2010
Xavi: Guardiola Advice Can Help Stop Ronaldo

Xavi: Guardiola Advice Can Help Stop Ronaldo

BARCELONA midfielder Xavi claims club coach Pep Guardiola's advice will prove useful as Spain look to stifle Cristiano Ronaldo in tomorrow's World Cup last-16 match against Portugal. 29 Jun 2010
Pep: Playing Xavi No Risk to World Cup Chances

Pep: Playing Xavi No Risk to World Cup Chances

Pep Guardiola will continue to play Xavi through his injury - but the Barcelona boss is confident he is not risking the midfielder's World Cup chances. 4 May 2010
Xavi Preaches Caution

Xavi Preaches Caution

Barcelona midfielder Xavi today hailed coach Pep Guardiola's attack-minded approach to Saturday's impressive victory at Real Madrid but warned the three points at the Bernabeu does not mean the Primera Division title is already won. 13 Apr 2010
Xavi: Messi's Simply the Best

Xavi: Messi's Simply the Best

Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits team-mate Lionel Messi is on "another level" and a once-in-a-generation player. 8 Apr 2010
Xavi And Alves In Barca Squad

Xavi And Alves In Barca Squad

BARCELONA coach Pep Guardiola has included both Xavi and Dani Alves in his squad for Tuesday's Champions League match against Stuttgart even though neither has yet been given the medical all-clear to return to action. 22 Feb 2010

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