![Xavi's first game would be a local derby against Espanyol on Nov. 20, after the international break.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Xavi's first game would be a local derby against Espanyol on Nov. 20, after the international break.
Xavi's first game would be a local derby against Espanyol on Nov. 20, after the international break.
Football - Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024
Xavi's first game would be a local derby against Espanyol on Nov. 20, after the international break.
Rayo Vallecano hand sloppy Barcelona defeat, Koeman sacked
LaLiga defeat was quickly followed by the announcement of the Dutchman's sacking.
![Barca's future can be bright without Messi](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Barca's future can be bright without Messi
Barca's future can be bright without Messi
La Liga talking points
Talking points from the opening weekend of the season in LaLiga. Can Barca's future be bright without Messi?
Messi to leave Barcelona due to 'financial obstacles'
Messi is the club's all-time top scorer and appearance maker with 672 goals in 778 games in all competitions.
![Real Betis v Real Madrid](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Real Betis v Real Madrid
Real Betis v Real Madrid.
![Barça & Atlético](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Barça & Atlético
Barça & Atlético
![Valencia-Barça](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Valencia-Barça
Valencia-Barça
Talking points from the weekend in La Liga
Talking points from the weekend in Spain's La Liga.
Real's Zidane hopes Saturday not the end of Messi's Clasico career
Champions Real currently sit third in La Liga, three points off leaders Atletico and two behind Barca in second place.
![Summary of the match between Real Sociedad and F.C. Barcelona.](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Summary of the match between Real Sociedad and F.C. Barcelona.
Summary of the match between Real Sociedad and F.C. Barcelona.
![Osasuna-Barcelona summary](https://uh.gsstatic.es/images/placeholder-preview.webp)
Osasuna-Barcelona summary
Osasuna-Barcelona summary.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Viewpoint: Messi not crying now...
My interest in football has been waning over the past few years, Messi finished me off.
Humphrey Carter12/08/2021 10:42