Vilanova will return to Barcelona hot seat in 15-20 days, says Rosell

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 08:27

The president of the Catalan club said that the coach will combine working with his cancer treatment, and he also revealed that he wants Carles Puyol and Xavi to remain at Camp Nou.

Messi, the best in the world: Brazilian footballers

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 09:48

Argentine striker Lionel Messi is the best football player in the world, according to most Brazilian footballers who responded a survey by the portal UOL Esporte.

Messi renews contract with Barcelona until 2018

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 11:43

Argentine striker Lionel Messi has extended his contract with Spanish football giants Barcelona till 2018.

Messi, Xavi and Puyol to sign new Barcelona deals

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 08:59

Barcelona will extend the contracts of Xavi and Carles Puyol until 2016, while Lionel Messi will stay with the club until 2018.

Xavi to extend contract with Barcelona

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 14:49

Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez confirmed he is on the point of extending his contract with the Spanish football club till June 2016.

Xavi delighted with Tito Vilanova

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 13:47

Barcelona football club midfielder Xavi Hernandez praised the work coach Tito Vilanova has done since replacing Pep Guardiola at the end of last season.

La Liga: Xavi strikes as Barcelona maintain perfect start

Last Updated: Sunday, September 23, 2012, 08:00

Xavi came to the rescue of his Barcelona team-mates to ensure the Primera leaders would record their fifth victory in five on Saturday evening.

Man City owner Sheikh Mansour planning to build Barcelona-type youth academy

Last Updated: Friday, September 14, 2012, 19:49

Manchester City’s billionaire owner Sheikh Mansour is planning to emulate Barcelona’s endless supply of home-grown players such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta through their famed youth academy, by preparing one such academy of their own.

Casillas, Xavi win Prince of Asturias award

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 13:10

The prestigious Prince of Asturias Award for Sport was awarded to Spain football internationals Iker Casillas and Xavi Hernandez.

Barcelona have edge over Real Madrid: Xavi

Last Updated: Saturday, August 25, 2012, 16:22

Xavi`s strike against Real Madrid in the first leg of the Super Copa ensured Barcelona took a one goal advantage heading into the return match at the Bernabeu, and the Spanish midfielder is optimistic about Tito Vilanova securing his first trophy.

Xavi & Iniesta deserve Ballon d`Or: Messi

Last Updated: Thursday, July 19, 2012, 10:22

Lionel Messi is hopeful that a Barcelona player will win the 2012 Ballon d`Or, and believes both Andres Iniesta and Xavi deserve the prestigious individual award.

Mourinho unhappy with Xavi-Iker friendship

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 15:42

The father of Xavi has revealed that Spain captain Iker Casillas got into trouble with Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho because of his friendship with the Barcelona midfielder.