• France 24

    Spanish government to 'oversee' scandal-hit football federation

    The Spanish government on Thursday announced it will "oversee" the country's scandal-hit football federation (RFEF) to deal with its current crisis. "The Spanish government adopted this decision to redress the serious situation of the RFEF so that the organisation could enter a stage of renewal in a stable climate," the National Sports Council (CSD), an agency dependent on the Ministry of Sports, announced.The CSD said it will create a "commission of supervision, standardisation and representati

  • The Guardian

    Xavi’s Barça U-turn shows breaking up is hard to do despite tough times

    Announcement was no shock but reflects environment shift at club and an appetite to find stability after a dismal week

  • The Canadian Press

    Xavi says Barcelona's improved play has been key to changing his mind to leave the club

    BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Xavi Hernández says he walked back his decision to leave Barcelona this summer after his players convinced him “this is a winning team” even if this season will end without any trophies. “Many people, including my players, have made me see that this is not over," Xavi said on Thursday at a news conference. Xavi spoke a day after he reached an agreement with Barcelona to reverse his January decision to leave his boyhood club after this season. He has committed to finishing

  • PA Media: Sport

    Xavi thanks squad for support after confirming he will remain as Barcelona boss

    The 44-year-old announced his decision to leave the club in January.