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How Barcelona’s toxicity forced Xavi out

How Barcelona’s toxicity forced Xavi out

FromThe Athletic FC Podcast


How Barcelona’s toxicity forced Xavi out

FromThe Athletic FC Podcast

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After a humiliating defeat on Saturday, Barcelona manager Xavi announced he’d be stepping down from his position at the end of the season. 
So what led Xavi to make this decision when he did? 
And as financial troubles & power struggles continue behind scenes whilst the team struggle on the pitch
What next for Barcelona? 
Is it time for a cultural reset for the club with perhaps the most famous identity in world football? 
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan and our FC Barcelona correspondent Pol Ballus
Produced by Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Further reading: Xavi’s Barcelona resignation: The full story behind his decision to step down in June
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Released:
Jan 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Athletic Football Podcast is our flagship show, running four times a week throughout the Premier League season. Hosted by Mark Chapman and Dan Bardell, featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, Matt Slater and many others, they'll take you inside the biggest stories and bring you exclusive news from behind the scenes at your club.