Xavi Hernández has reversed his decision to leave Barcelona at the end of the season after talks with the club board on Wednesday
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Coach Xavi Hernández will stay with Barcelona for another year after all, agreeing to finish his contract to 2025 in a reversal of his decision to quit at the end of the season, two people with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday. The two people spoke anonymously to The Associated Press because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the deal. Barcelona was yet to make it official. Spanish media said Xavi met with sports director Deco and president Joan Lap
The 45-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season
LORIENT, France (AP) — Paris Saint-Germain will have to wait at least a few more days to try to clinch the French league title. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Lorient on Wednesday, but there were no celebrations because second-place Monaco beat Lille 1-0 later in the evening. The lead atop the standings is 11 points with four games remaining. Defending champion PSG can clinch its record-extending 12th French league title at home on Saturday against Le Havre.