Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick spoke about the praise Pedri received from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, who revealed that the 22-year-old is his "new favourite footballer". Since Flick took charge of Barca, Pedri has shrugged off his fitness issues and was one of the best midfielders in the world last season, a trend that has carried over into the current season.

Barcelona have been dealt another major blow with Gavi ruled out for five months after undergoing knee surgery, but coach Hansi Flick insists there is 'good news' in the setback as he backed the 21-year-old to return stronger.

Luis Enrique and Sarina Wiegman have landed the top coaching accolades at this year’s Ballon d’Or awards following their sensational seasons in charge of Paris St-Germain and England’s Lionesses. Enrique led PSG to an historic treble, winning the Ligue 1 title, the Coupe de France, and their first-ever Champions League title, while Wiegman guided England to Euro 2025 success.

After an outstanding recent run of form for England and Barcelona, Marcus Rashford was brought crashing back down to earth by Hansi Flick at the weekend. The Barcelona coach imposes strict standards for the players in his squad to adhere to at all times and there are absolutely no exceptions to those rules.

Marcus Rashford has been dropped for Barcelona's La Liga clash with Getafe after reportedly turning up late to the team's Sunday morning meeting. The Manchester United loanee scored a brilliant brace for the Blaugrana in their 2-1 Champions League win over Newcastle United in midweek but this indiscretion left him having to make do with a substitute role against Getafe.