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Yamal shares Maradona inspiration as he confirms Barca No.10 is his

Lamine Yamal shared a photograph of legendary Diego Maradona wearing Barcelona's No. 10 shirt as he is all set to follow in his and Lionel Messi's footsteps ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The wonderkid has been wearing the No. 19 shirt so far, but with Ansu Fati's departure, Yamal will now inherit the number made iconic by the Argentine heroes.

Pay day for Messi! Barca clear €48m debt with Inter Miami star

Lionel Messi will finally receive the final payment of his former Barcelona contract, with debt cleared after the end of a five-year deferral saga.

Ter Stegen issues demands to Barca before he'll agree to leave

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has outlined the terms Barcelona must agree to fulfil if he is to leave this summer, despite wanting to stay.

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Barcelona's Rashford demands revealed with Man Utd outcast keen

Barcelona's conditions to sign Marcus Rashford have been revealed, with the Manchester United outcast facing a wait if he is to sign for the club.

Raphinha would welcome Williams at Barcelona

Raphinha has sung the praises of Barcelona transfer target Nico Williams, despite the pair potentially battling for a starting spot in the future.

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Raphinha admits Yamal asked if Neymar would reply to his message

Barcelona winger Raphinha has claimed Lamine Yamal asked him whether Neymar would reply to his message before the pair met up this month.

Williams' mural in Bilbao vandalised AGAIN as Barca move turns toxic

In a fresh act of protest, the mural featuring Nico Williams in Bilbao has once again been desecrated, just hours after it had been lovingly restored. The backlash from certain Athletic Club fans has escalated as the Spain international edges closer to a transfer to rivals Barcelona, a move that has sparked visible anger among the Basque community.

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Laporta confirms De Jong on track to sign new Barcelona deal

Frenkie de Jong is set to stay at Barcelona, with Joan Laporta and Ronald Koeman confirming positive talks and a shared desire for a long-term future.

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La Liga president issues another Williams warning to Barcelona

La Liga president Javier Tebas warns Barcelona over the division's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules as they continue their Nico Williams pursuit.

'Nothing to hide' - Laporta hits back over Nico Williams audit

Joan Laporta says Barcelona have “nothing to hide” after Athletic Club urged La Liga to audit their finances over Nico Williams’ release clause.

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Ter Stegen in talks to follow Fati and Pogba to Monaco

Marc-Andre ter Stegen may be the next big name after Ansu Fati and Paul Pogba to join Monaco this summer amid uncertainty around his Barcelona future.

Abdellah Ouazane: The Ajax academy gem stolen by Real Madrid

GOAL tells you everything you need to know about a 16-year-old sensation being compared to Zinedine Zidane and Jude Bellingham

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Laporta aims dig at rivals Real Madrid with model of 'power' claim

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reignited the age-old rivalry with Real Madrid by publicly contrasting the fundamental values and structures that define Spain's two footballing giants. Speaking on the club’s official podcast, Laporta emphasised that Barcelona's ethos lies in nurturing homegrown talent, while he claimed that Real Madrid’s success relies heavily on financial power and high-profile transfers.

Yamal takes the No.10! Barca wonderkid steps into Messi's shirt number

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is set to wear the legendary No. 10 shirt once worn by Lionel Messi as he takes centre stage for the 2025-26 season.

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Athletic Club prepare to block Barcelona's pursuit of Williams

Athletic Club want to block Barcelona's pursuit of Nico Williams as they aim to "defends its interests" with La Liga.

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Sheringham blasts Rashford to Barcelona transfer rumours

Teddy Sheringham has hit out at Marcus Rashford’s links to Barcelona, insisting the Manchester United forward should not be rewarded with a dream move after reportedly downing tools last season. The ex-England striker believes Rashford hasn’t earned such a switch and is making a big mistake trying to force an exit.

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Garcia throws Barca keeper decision to Flick amid Ter Stegen tension

Joan Garcia has arrived at Barcelona with ambition, clarity, and a message: competition for the No.1 shirt is healthy, but it’s Hansi Flick’s call.

Entire refereeing committee FIRED by Spanish FA

The entire refereeing committee has been fired by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with structural reforms soon set to follow.

Messi's ex-Barcelona team-mate explains why Yamal is 'better'

Mark van Bommel has insisted that Lamine Yamal isn't the best player in the world, even if he is better than Lionel Messi was at the same age.

Chelsea chase Ter Stegen after missing out on Maignan

Chelsea are reportedly chasing Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen as they continue to explore options for a new first-choice goalkeeper. The London club had previously tried and failed to secure a deal for AC Milan's Mike Maignan, and are now shifting focus to the German international. Ter Stegen is believed to be evaluating his future at Barcelona, especially in light of the club’s recent signing of Joan Garcia.