Zapatero Expresses Regret: ‘I Feel Bad That Xavi’s Venture Didn’t Go Well

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, the former President of the Government of Spain, shared his thoughts on the current situation of FC Barcelona at the conclusion of his participation in the Vanguardia Forums held on Thursday at the Auditorio Once in Barcelona. Zapatero, a declared sympathizer of the team, expressed disappointment that Xavi Hernández’s coaching stint did not yield positive results. He also recalled facing harsh criticism during his presidency due to his affiliation with the Blaugrana.

“I am upset about the results and because I really like Xavi Hernández. I spoke with him a few times when he was an active player, and I was president. He seemed like an intelligent and capable person. I feel bad that this didn’t work out. There’s a lot of turmoil at Barça, but the colors… I was criticized for being a Barça fan,” explained Zapatero, who later elaborated on why he became a Barça supporter despite being from León. The revised text captures the sentiments expressed by José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero regarding the current state of FC Barcelona and his disappointment with Xavi Hernández’s coaching tenure. If you have any specific preferences or additional details to include, please let me know.