FC Barcelona excludes Xavi Hernandez from club activities amid tensions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
FC Barcelona has effectively banned legend Xavi Hernandez from participating in club activities, including 'Legends' matches. This action follows Xavi's critical stance against President Joan Laporta. Reports indicate that Xavi has not been included in recent legends gatherings, with tensions escalating due to his previous comments about Laporta and his associates. The friction between Xavi and the club's management marks a continuation of discontent since Xavi's resignation and retraction earlier this year, as well as the aftermath of Lionel Messi's failed return to Barcelona.
- •Xavi banned from FC Barcelona activities over disputes with President Laporta.
- •Recent legends events saw Xavi omitted despite his popularity.
- •Tensions heightened after Xavi's criticism of Laporta's decisions.
- •Xavi's resignation earlier this year adds to the complexity of the situation.
- •The fallout includes claims regarding Lionel Messi's potential return.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — FC Barcelona Bans Legend Xavi Hernandez From Club Activity
"FC Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez has essentially been banned from club activities such as its 'Legends' matches according to the Catalan media.
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