Xavi lays down the law after unveiling as Barcelona’s new coach
Newly-appointed FC Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez poses for pictures during his presentation ceremony at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on November 8, 2021.Xavi Hernandez said Barcelona’s players will have to play by his rules and raise their standards as the club’s new coach laid down a firm message at his unveiling on Monday.Xavi was presented in front of almost 10,000 fans at Camp Nou before signing his contract on the pitch, alongside his family and Barca president Joan Laporta.The 41-year-old, who has returned to the club where he won eight Spanish first-division titles and four Champions Leagues as a player, walked out to chants of “Xavi, Xavi” from his adoring supporters.Laporta said: “Today will be an historic day for Barca.”Despite club debts of more than €1 billion (...