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Xavi is fantastic also as a coach, he wins a trophy

Xavi Hernández continues to excel as a coach, even though he has a relatively short time in charge of a team.

In just over a year and a half on Al Sadd’s bench, he has already managed to collect five trophies with the Qatar club.

The latter won this Friday, after triumphing in the Prince Cup final against Al Duhail (0-2) thanks to the killer instinct of striker Baghdad Bounedjah, who was the author of both goals.

Xavi has defeated Al Duhail in three finals since becoming Al Sadd’s coach. Soon the team led by Xavi will raise the title of champion for the second year in a row. If Umm Salal beats at home on March 7, Al Sadd will be declared the mathematical champion.

Xavi could win another title, as he is also in the Emir Cup while in the quarterfinals, on March 3, he will face Al Gharafan. If he reaches the final and wins the trophy, he would be seventh in two seasons, a record virtually unattainable.

The only trophy Xavi misses as coach at Al Sadd remains the Asian Champions, a competition where as a footballer he has played on two occasions until the semi-finals.

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UEFA with official press release for the founders of the Super League, Juve, Real and Barca

UEFA has decided to terminate disciplinary proceedings against Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona “until further notice”.

Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the only three clubs that have not yet withdrawn from the Super League.

UEFA has threatened to exclude them from the Champions League, but such a thing is claimed that it will not happen, not for now.

A disciplinary procedure has been opened for the founding clubs of the Super League, but UEFA a few moments ago issued an official statement announcing:

“Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid for a violation of the legal framework of UEFA in relation to the so-called ‘Super League’ project, the UEFA Appeals body has decided to terminate the proceedings until another announcement “, it is said in the announcement of UEFA.

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Douglas Costa will complete the transfer to Gremio within 48 hours

Douglas Costa is expected to complete his move to Gremio within 48 hours, said the vice-president of the Brazilian club.

The 30-year-old joined Bayern Munich on loan from Juventus this October, but the Bavarians had informed the Serie A giants that they would not buy the player.

The Brazilian is now expected to return to his former club Gremio on a free transfer.

“Negotiations are underway. Juventus have officially authorized us to make a deal with the player,” Gremio vice-president Marcos Herrmann told Globo Esporte.

“We are waiting for the documentation, which should arrive on Tuesday or Wednesday, and there is enough time to register the player before the deadline. We are optimistic.”

Douglas Costa’s contract with Juventus expires in 2022, but the Bianconeri will end the deal with the Brazilian winger a year ago.