Xavi

Spain · Manager

7y In management

2 Clubs

1 Countries

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match reportThe GuardianOfficial source· 24 Sept 2026

Gakpo strikes late as Netherlands deny Germany

Cody Gakpo's 92nd-minute volley rescued a draw for the Netherlands against Germany in a dramatic Nations League clash.

otherThe GuardianOfficial source· 22 Sept 2026

Tuchel Under Fire After England's Semi-Final Exit

Thomas Tuchel faces backlash after England's shambolic semi-final exit to Argentina at the Geopolitics World Cup.

off pitchThis Is AnfieldCommunity source· 22 Sept 2026

Xavi reveals Liverpool meeting decided Van Dijk's Netherlands future

A meeting at Liverpool helped shape Virgil van Dijk's international career, according to Xavi.

transferBBC Sport

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Xavier Hernández Creus
Born: 25 Jan 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace: Terrassa, Spain
Nationality: Spain
Clubs managed: 2
Current club: Without club

Overview

Xavi is a Spanish football coach, born on 25 January 1980. He managed Al Sadd before returning to Barcelona, where he previously played. His coaching career includes leading Barcelona to the 2022–23 La Liga title.

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Top headlines

Papers: Arsenal leading race for winger Nusa
Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026
Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Official source

· 12 Aug 2026

Xavi appointed Netherlands head coach on four-year deal

Former Barcelona boss Xavi becomes the first non-Dutch coach of the Netherlands since 1978.

'England rampant in Rijeka' | England player ratings against Croatia

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Third time lucky for Pocognoli as Scotland make Robertson's 100th cap with win

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

Lamine Yamal stars again as Spain see off Czechia and maintain perfect start

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

Bellingham unlocks new level and potential to be 'one of the greatest'

BBC Sport · 3 Oct 2026

Bowie gets Pocognoli off mark with Scotland victory in North Macedonia

The Guardian · 3 Oct 2026

'Complete' England display reinvigorates faith in Tuchel project - for now

Sky Sports · 3 Oct 2026

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