Pivot Podcast

Xavi Simons professional football phenom on Tottenham Hotspur English Premier League talks growing up famous, leaving Barcelona club, family pressure, mentally strong and heartbreak of missing the World Cup due to injury.

Sep 22, 2026 · 57m

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Xavi Simons discusses growing up famous and the pressure of expectations.
He shares his journey leaving Barcelona and navigating family dynamics.
Simons reflects on mental strength and the heartbreak of a World Cup injury.

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Dutch association football player (born 2003) · 1 podcast appearance

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