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Pre-season CHAOS as Barca forced to scrap friendly against Championship side

Hansi Flick’s pre-season preparations have hit a significant roadblock after Barcelona were forced to cancel a scheduled friendly against Preston North End. The Spanish giants were due to face the Lilywhites in a behind-closed-doors clash on Monday morning, but the fixture has been abandoned following a series of availability issues within the English club’s camp.

"Not that good" - Flick slams Adeyemi's Barcelona debut

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has offered a surprisingly blunt assessment of Karim Adeyemi's first appearance in a Blaugrana shirt following a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City. The German tactician admitted the debut was underwhelming but remains confident that the former Borussia Dortmund man has significantly more to offer.

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Barca president Laporta recovering from heart procedure

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed he is recovering after being admitted to hospital for a heart procedure. The 64-year-old was forced to cancel his planned trip to England to join the club’s pre-season training camp following the detection of an arrhythmia.

Kyogo departs Brady's Birmingham to join LA Galaxy in MLS

Kyogo Furuhashi has officially completed a transfer to the LA Galaxy, leaving Birmingham City after a highly disappointing spell. The Japanese forward struggled to find his form in the Championship following his £10 million ($13m) move, which ultimately led to him missing the 2026 World Cup. Now, Furuhashi hopes to revive his career in Major League Soccer and regain his prolific goalscoring touch.

Yamal at St. Andrew's! Brady's Birmingham to host Barca in pre-season

St. Andrew's is set to play host to some of the biggest names in world football this summer as Barcelona confirm a glamour friendly against Tom Brady's Birmingham City. The Catalan giants will head to the West Midlands as part of their pre-season preparations, marking a significant coup for the Championship outfit and their high-profile ownership regime.