Party in favela & fire alarm: ex-Bundesliga star’s scandal trail | OneFootball

There are players who leave their clubs as icons when they transfer. Others, however, leave behind more of a scorched earth. In the case of Xavi Simons, it is more likely that the stories people remember will be those that cast the former Leipzig player in a negative light.

'SportBild' has now published the missteps Xavi made during his time at RB Leipzig:

1. Fire Department Called Due to Hairspray

A few days before Leipzig hosted FC Bayern in their own stadium last season, the fire department had to be called to the RB training center. The reason: his hairdresser had used too much hairspray.

2. Party in the Favela

This action also failed to please Xavi’s teammates: When the Leipzig squad was on a week-long PR tour in Brazil at the beginning of May this year, the 22-year-old had the bus driven into the favelas to introduce some new “friends.” The security staff quickly put an end to the excursion.

3. Dog Locked on the Roof

During an international trip with the Netherlands, Xavi is said to have locked his dog out on the rooftop terrace for several days. Animal rights activists wanted to call the police and animal protection services, and the club had to step in to de-escalate the situation.

4. Tent Destruction

It wasn’t just a dog that was forgotten on this rooftop terrace, but also a training tent. During a storm, the tent was blown away and damaged the roofs of neighboring houses.

5. Leaving Verstappen Hanging

After suffering a syndesmosis tear at the end of 2024, the Dutchman traveled to the Red Bull rehab center in Los Angeles in November of the same year. A meeting with fellow countryman Max Verstappen was actually scheduled there. Xavi skipped it—supposedly due to an overwhelming number of fans.

Perhaps Xavi Simons will become more mature at Tottenham Hotspur. Or at least more sparing in his use of hairspray.

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