Xavi’s Heated Exchange with Referee Raises Eyebrows During Barcelona’s 2-1 Victory
In the midst of Barcelona’s hard-fought 2-1 triumph against Las Palmas, emotions ran high as Xavi, the Barca manager, engaged in a heated exchange with the referee. Expressing his frustration, Xavi used strong language, telling the referee multiple times, “Look at your face! I st on your fuing mother!”
This outburst occurred following the referee’s controversial decision regarding Sergi Roberto’s foul, for which Xavi received a yellow card for vehemently protesting. Shortly after, the manager directed offensive words and gestures towards the official, slapping himself on the cheek repeatedly.
The contentious incident unfolded after Roberto, seeking a free kick, was instead booked for expressing discontent after being pulled during a potential breakaway in the first half. The decision left Xavi visibly furious.
While the emotional reaction from Xavi might be understood given the circumstances, the article emphasizes the importance of maintaining composure and urges the manager to exercise better control over his emotions in future situations.
