BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández said Saturday that he is leaving Barcelona with “a clear conscience” that he did his best after the club decided to part ways with the former player, but that it will be up to president Joan Laporta to explain why he is going. “These have obviously been tough days, but my conscience is clear,” head coach Xavi said. “I have been here two-and-a-half years. It has not been easy. But I think that we can feel proud of the work we have done.” In his first news co
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United midfielder Casemiro was named on the bench for Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City and was then withdrawn because of a “late injury issue.” The Brazil international and five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid was a surprise exclusion from Erik ten Hag's starting lineup. United said Casemiro, who has been heavily criticized for his performances this season, was not 100% going into the match at Wembley. It did not expand on the na
Contreras' red-hot start to the season now includes destroying a popcorn bucket.