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Normally, changing a coach should be a very solemn matter for a team, usually without wavering. However, reality is often more magical than fiction, as evidenced by the saga of Barcelona's handling of the dismissal of coach Xavi. There were a total of three reversals in decision-making, making it a rare spectacle in the football world.
Due to poor team performance, halfway through the season, Xavi reached an agreement with Barcelona to end his coaching tenure at the end of the season. But who would have thought that after the decision to change coaches at the end of the season was confirmed, Barcelona's performance actually improved. They eventually finished second in the league with 79 points after 36 rounds, and successfully reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League. This was undoubtedly a better result than expected for Barcelona, which is currently in a rebuilding phase.
With the improvement in performance, Barcelona's officials persuaded Xavi to stay, and Harvey was also moved by the sincerity of the officials. Subsequently, the two parties reached an agreement, and it was announced that Xavi would stay with the team. However, the good times didn't last long, and this cooperation quickly fell apart. After Xavi announced that he would stay, his outspoken nature surfaced multiple times in front of the media. He believed that the team was currently not performing well, the financial situation was poor, and they couldn't provide the desired reinforcements for the head coach. As a result, fans should lower their expectations. However, these remarks angered the Barcelona leadership, led by Laporta. Over the years, Laporta's slogan as a leader has been to improve Barcelona's financial situation, and Xavi's words undoubtedly contradicted this. For Laporta, who is about to run for the next president of Barcelona, Xavi's words were unacceptable, and he was subsequently dismissed.
In fact, this incident also indirectly reflects the current chaotic situation at Barcelona. Perhaps it will be a long time before we see the return of the dominant red and blue army. Do you think Barcelona has the ability to return to the top in the short term? |
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