<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Al Sadd News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news about Al Sadd. All the latest 2026 Football articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Al Sadd News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:28:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/football/team/al_sadd" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:09:48 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona officially appoint Xavi Hernandez as new manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona has confirmed that Xavi Hernandez will be the one to succeed Ronald Koeman at the helm after the Spaniard left his position as manager of  Qatari club Al-Sadd. The former Blaugrana player signed a deal with Barcelona through the 2023-24 season and will be in the dugout for their next game.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/06/barcelona-officially-appoint-xavi-hernandez-as-new-manager?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/06/barcelona-officially-appoint-xavi-hernandez-as-new-manager?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:09:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y18/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Al_Hilal_AFC_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barcelona confirm Xavi as new manager after Al-Sadd confirm departure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona is set to appoint Xavi Hernandez as their new permanent manager following the sacking of Ronald Koeman as Qatari club Al Sadd confirmed the Spaniard's departure from his position as their first team manager. Xavi is set to take over the reins from interim manager Sergi Barjuan.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/05/barcelona-confirm-xavi-as-new-manager-after-al-sadd-confirms-departure?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/05/barcelona-confirm-xavi-as-new-manager-after-al-sadd-confirms-departure?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:05:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y18/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Al_Hilal_AFC_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’m excited and really looking forward to returning home to Barcelona, proclaims Xavi Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Sadd boss Xavi Hernandez has confirmed his interest in the Barcelona job and revealed that he is looking forward to ‘returning home’ to the Camp Nou. The Barcelona legend is the front-runner to replace Ronald Koeman as the next manager for the La Liga giants, with a few others in contention.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/04/im-excited-and-really-looking-forward-to-returning-home-to-barcelona-proclaims-xavi-hernandez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/04/im-excited-and-really-looking-forward-to-returning-home-to-barcelona-proclaims-xavi-hernandez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:06:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Al_Hilal_AFC_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Xavi to be appointed as Barcelona manager as deal close to being finalised]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Goal, Barcelona are in the final stages of appointing Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach as they send club officials to Qatar to conclude a deal that will see the Spanish legend released from his contract with Al Sadd. Xavi is the frontrunner to succeed Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/03/reports-xavi-to-be-appointed-as-barcelona-manager-as-deal-close-to-being-finalized?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/nov/03/reports-xavi-to-be-appointed-as-barcelona-manager-as-deal-close-to-being-finalized?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:13:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Al_Hilal_AFC_Champions_League19_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Currently focused on my work with Al Sadd, asserts Xavi Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amidst rumours he could be the new Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez has admitted that he is focused only on his work with Al Sadd and has no intentions of talking about anything else. The Spaniard is reportedly the top contender to replace Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou, alongside Roberto Martinez.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/30/currently-focused-on-my-work-with-al-sadd-asserts-xavi-hernandez?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/30/currently-focused-on-my-work-with-al-sadd-asserts-xavi-hernandez?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:19:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a great relationship with Xavi Hernandez, reveals Joan Laporta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that he enjoys a great relationship with Xavi Hernandez and admitted that his opinion of him as a manager is reaffirmed by glowing endorsements from people who know him better. Xavi is the favourite to be the next manager of the Catalan club.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/29/have-a-great-relationship-with-xavi-hernandez-reveals-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/oct/29/have-a-great-relationship-with-xavi-hernandez-reveals-joan-laporta?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:42:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports | Xavi rejects chance to be Brazil's assistant manager ahead of the 2022 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to ESPN, Xavi Hernandez has reportedly rejected a role to be Brazil’s assistant manager ahead of the 2022 World Cup with him set to reportedly take over from Tite after the World Cup. The Barcelona legend currently coaches Qatari side Al Sadd and has recently signed an extension with them.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/reports-xavi-rejects-chance-to-be-brazils-assistant-manager-ahead-of-the-2022-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2021/may/19/reports-xavi-rejects-chance-to-be-brazils-assistant-manager-ahead-of-the-2022-world-cup?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 11:57:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Whatever happens Xavi has to return back to Barcelona, asserts Samuel Eto'o]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samuel Eto’o has revealed that he asked former teammate Xavi Hernandez to return to their former club FC Barcelona as a part of their coaching staff. Not only that, but the Cameroonian also lauded the efforts of Luis Suarez and claimed that he is one of the best strikers in the world at present.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/11/whatever-happens-xavi-has-to-return-back-to-barcelona-asserts-samuel-eto-o?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jun/11/whatever-happens-xavi-has-to-return-back-to-barcelona-asserts-samuel-eto-o?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 07:21:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y-1/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open about the fact that I want to return to Barcelona, confesses Xavi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona legend and Al Sadd manager Xavi Hernandez has admitted that he’s open about the fact that he wants to return to Camp Nou in the future. An integral part of a trophy filled era for both Spain and Barcelona, the 40-year-old is considered to be amongst the best to ever grace a football field.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/mar/29/open-about-the-fact-that-i-want-to-return-to-barcelona-confesses-xavi?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/mar/29/open-about-the-fact-that-i-want-to-return-to-barcelona-confesses-xavi?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:31:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xavi is still the coach of Al Sadd, proclaims Turki Al Ali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al Sadd general manager Turki Al Ali has said that as of today Xavi remains the manager of the Qatari club despite reports suggesting interest from Barcelona. Barca manager Ernesto Valverde may face the axe after a disappointing 3-2 loss to Atletico Madrid in the semi-final of the Spanish super cup.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/11/xavi-is-still-the-coach-of-al-sadd-proclaims-turki-al-ali?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/football/articles/2020/jan/11/xavi-is-still-the-coach-of-al-sadd-proclaims-turki-al-ali?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2020 11:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/football/Xavi_Hernandez_Al_Sadd_Sports_Club_Esperance_Sportive_de_Tunis_FIFA_Club_World_Cup_Qatar19.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>