but the narrative that he changed his mind to complete sensational U-turn lacks credibility


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Daily Mail— PETE JENSON: 'We have a coach who is an extraordinary person; who loves Barcelona and transmits that with enthusiasm, confidence and generosity,' said an emotional Laporta.

Daily Mail—Xavi makes HUGE U-turn and 'will now STAY' as Barcelona manager, with club icon changing his mind despite previously insisting 'it was absolutely right decision' to step down this summer. Xavi has reportedly decided to stay on in his role as Barcelona head coach. The 44-year-old previously announced he was leaving his post in the summer. Phil Foden reveals what it's REALLY like to play for Pep Guardiola in an It's All Kicking Off special. Listen on

Fast Company—Momofuku Noodle Bar is turning 20. Here are 5 ways chef David Chang changed dining forever. An unknown chef named David Chang opened a tiny noodle shop on a rundown stretch of First Avenue in New York. He had just turned 26. Chang had studied religion at Trinity College before finding an even higher calling: ramen, a dish he discovered while teaching English in Japan. After culinary school, he worked at Craft and Café Boulud, but went home and cooked noodles every night. He began picking up shifts at the East Village ramen house Rai Raken. He simply could not stop thinking about...

POLITICO—How a climate U-turn broke the Scottish government. Scotland’s governing coalition has fallen apart — and a stalled drive to cut carbon emissions played a major role.