Xavi’s call on Barca

BARCELONA coach Xavi Hernandez can stay at the La Liga giant as long as he wants, says club president Joan Laporta said.

Barca have lost only once in the league since Xavi took charge in November and their 4-0 thrashing of arch-rivals Real Madrid last weekend extended their unbeaten run to 13 matches.

“We have a coach who has a high esteem for Barca and knows the club very well,” said Laporta.

“As I see it, Xavi can stay here as long as he wants. He loves Barca.

“He has already done it as a player. And the advantage of these great players, who become great coaches, is that they immediately know their moment.”