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Xavi suspended for insulting referees after criticizing Mourinho’s behavior

Andy Mattioli
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi looks on prior the Spanish Liga football match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at the Col. Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe on August 13, 2023. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona manager Xavi has found himself at the center of attention following his recent outburst against La Liga referees.

The former midfielder was in fact highly critical of the performances of the officials involved in Barcelona’s first match of the season with Getafe.

This outburst earned him a two-match suspension which will force him to skip the upcoming games with Cadiz and Villareal.

Xavi had infamously criticized Jose Mourinho’s outburst against Anthony Taylor after Roma’s loss in the Europa League final, saying in regards to the Special One’s behavior, “As we ask not to be insulted, we must be the first ones to lead by example. Conduct is very important, I hope I never offer such an image to the world of football.”

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