Tag: Xavi

Transfer Roundup January 26- Chelsea chasing Celtic goalie, Xavi signs extension and more

Sanket Kumar

With just five days left in the Winter Transfer Window 2017, let us take a look at the biggest transfer happenings across the footballing fraternity: CELTIC REJECT CHELSEA’S BID FOR GOALKEEPER GORDON Celtic have rejected a bid from Chelsea for goalkeeper Craig Gordon as per Sky Sports. Chelsea are looking to offload second choice keeper Asmir Begovic to Bournemouth and are keen to sign a replacement before his departure. Espanyol’s Diego Lopez and Fernando Muslera of Galatasaray are also being monitored by the London club. XAVI HERNANDEZ SIGN AN EXTENSION WITH AL-SADD…

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Barcelona legend claims he wanted to join Man United

Steve Green
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Former Barcelona star Xavi has claimed that he wanted to join Manchester United had he ever made the move to the Premier League, according to the Metro. The 35-year-old, who now plays for Qatari club Al-Saad, highlighted United’s long and illustrious history as something that sets the Red Devils apart from the top flight’s other sides. And he revealed in an interview with Eurosport, that though his love of Barcelona kept him for ever really considering a move to England, he admitted that he can see the attraction of playing…

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Rivaldo’s Champions League XI: including 25 winner’s medals between them

Jordan Harris
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With various top clubs and his country, Rivaldo won practically everything there was to win in the game during his incredible career. As well as reaching two World Cup finals – winning once in 2002 – he was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1999, and won the Champions League in 2003. So there are arguably few men more qualified to select an XI made up of the names that shined while playing in Europe’s premier club competition. And his amazing team have collected a staggering 25 medals…

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