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“Xavi Is Angry”: Barcelona’s Boycott of the Coach
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 11, 2026
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What happened
Spanish media reported that Barcelona has excluded Xavi Hernandez from the club legends squad and barred him from recent and future exhibition events. The move is linked to a fallout with Alejandro Echevarria, whom Xavi publicly criticized during the last election campaign. Xavi’s camp says he is angry and frustrated, including over being prevented from joining the Seoul match.
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