New Behind-the-Scenes in the Dispute Between Laporta and Xavi

An unknown individual played a role in escalating the conflict between Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, and coach Xavi Hernandez. Xavi had announced his departure from Barcelona, then reversed his stance and agreed with president Joan Laporta to continue. However, Xavi's recent statements about the team's inability to compete with Real Madrid and other major European clubs due to the club's financial conditions have angered Laporta, who is considering retracting his agreement with the coach. According to the Spanish newspaper "Mundo Deportivo," Laporta will hold a meeting with Xavi to discuss his future, likely tomorrow, Monday, although it is not ruled out that it could take place today right after the match against Rayo Vallecano. This meeting will include Laporta, Xavi, as well as sporting director Deco and board member Alejandro Echevarría. The newspaper revealed that there is someone Laporta trusts who has stirred the president's anger against Xavi, leading him to view the coach's recent comments as a betrayal. Sources told "Mundo Deportivo" that during a meeting to renew his contract last month, Xavi stated that Barcelona is capable, with the current squad and without any reinforcements, of achieving great things in the upcoming season, which directly contradicts the controversial statements made by the coach.