How Barcelona’s toxicity forced Xavi out

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<p>After a humiliating defeat on Saturday, Barcelona manager Xavi announced he’d be stepping down from his position at the end of the season. </p><p>So what led Xavi to make this decision when he did? </p><p>And as financial troubles &amp; power struggles continue behind scenes whilst the team struggle on the pitch</p><p>What next for Barcelona? </p><p>Is it time for a cultural reset for the club with perhaps the most famous identity in world football? </p><p>Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan and our FC Barcelona correspondent Pol Ballus</p><p>Produced by Jay Beale</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Further reading: <a href="https://theathletic.com/5234037/2024/01/29/barcelona-xavi-laporta-stepping-down/?source=audio_podcast_podcastID_144_"><strong>Xavi’s Barcelona resignation: The full story behind his decision to step down in June</strong></a></p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>