ALL POSTS TAGGED "Rafa Marquez"
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/ 121 days agoMexico hires Aguirre, Marquez with eye on future
The Mexico Football Federation (FMF) has officially brought back Javier Aguirre as the head coach of the national team. The organization recently fired Jaime Lozano from the prestigious position after a disappointing Copa America 2024. El Tri finished third in Group B behind Venezuela and Ecuador. As a result, Mexico failed to qualify for the […]
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/ 218 days agoMarquez may replace Xavi at Barcelona earlier than expected
Former Barcelona defender Rafa Marquez has emerged as a serious candidate to replace Xavi as the club's head coach. Marquez only began coaching in 2020 and is currently the manager of Barcelona's B team. The two former players were teammates at the Catalan club for seven years between 2003 and 2010. Barcelona collected a series […]
Barcelona
/ 336 days agoMarquez to bide his time: Barcelona make decision on next boss
Reports indicate that certain Barcelona players want head coach Xavi to step down, which has led to a tense scenario in the Blaugrana dressing room. These whispers began after their 1-0 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matchday 4 loss to Shakhtar on Nov. 7. Most recently, after witnessing his Barcelona squad fight to a La […]
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/ 342 days agoEx-teammate of Xavi lined up to replace him at Barcelona
Current Barcelona manager Xavi is under intense pressure, and the club is contemplating replacing him with another of their legendary former players. There has been much conjecture over the future of the Spanish manager due to his poor performance this season at the Camp Nou. Following his appointment as manager in November 2021, Xavi led […]