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“Xavi Is Angry”: Barcelona’s Boycott of the Coach
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First reported by Mako · Jun 11, 2026
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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