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'It's difficult' - Rashford opens up on Barcelona struggles

Marcus Rashford admits it has been "difficult" for him to settle quickly at Barcelona, after completing a loan move from Manchester United, but he is up and running on the competitive goal front. That account was opened when netting a stunning brace for the Liga giants in their first fixture of the 2025-26 Champions League campaign away at Newcastle.

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📽️ | Fernandes left STUNNED as Rashford scores screamer

Bruno Fernandes was left stunned as Marcus Rashford scored a screamer against Newcastle. The English forward delivered a Champions League masterclass in Barcelona colours, leaving even his Manchester United teammates in awe. The on-loan forward silenced St James’ Park with two goals of pure class as the Spanish champions edged the Magpies in a dramatic European opener.

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Barcelona confirm new venue for PSG Champions League clash

Barcelona’s return to their spiritual home has been pushed back yet again, with the club confirming that their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1 will take place at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Montjuic. The Camp Nou, which has been undergoing a massive €1.5 billion facelift since June 2023, remains off-limits. Hopes of reopening in time for the new campaign have collapsed, leaving the Catalan giants scrambling for alternative venues.

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Lewandowski's successor?! Barcelona keep tabs on Vlahovic

Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on Dusan Vlahovic ahead of his contract expiry as the Catalan side eye him as Robert Lewandowski's potential successor. The Blaugrana are desperate to find a long-term replacement for their Polish goal machine, whose deal runs out next summer, and the Serbian sharpshooter has become an option.

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Barca giving up on Camp Nou return? Plan B lined up for PSG clash

Barcelona are lining up a backup plan for their home fixture against Paris Saint-Germain in case Camp Nou is not ready on time to host their first Champions League home game. The Blaugrana have suffered several delays in their efforts to return to the renovated stadium, and are currently targeting the clash against Real Sociedad on September 28, just days before the French giants come to town.

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'We don't pay to influence!' - Ex-Barca president addresses Negreira case

The latest court hearing related to the ongoing Negreira case took place on Thursday, with former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu denying that the club made payments to the former refereeing vice-president in order to influence match officials. On the other hand, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira's son Javier testified against his father and revealed some shocking details.

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Diaz confirms Barcelona talks before 'objective' call to join Bayern

Luis Diaz admitted to having talks with Barcelona over a possible move from Liverpool in the summer transfer window before the 28-year-old winger joined Bayern Munich. The Colombian had been on Barca's list of targets as they pursued a new attacker but ultimately lost out as he pushed for Liverpool to accept the German club's bid instead.

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Flick trusts 'incredible' Rashford to replace injured Yamal

Barcelona will kick off their Champions League campaign against Newcastle at St James’ Park on Thursday with injuries clouding preparations. Lamine Yamal is ruled out, but coach Hansi Flick is placing his faith in Marcus Rashford to step up. With Frenkie de Jong and Gavi’s fitness also under scrutiny, the Blaugrana enter the competition looking to improve on last season’s heartbreak.

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Flick wary of 'tall' Newcastle - pays tribute to Howe

Hansi Flick admits he is aware of the physical size and strength of Newcastle United ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League opener at St James’ Park on Thursday night. The German coach praised Eddie Howe’s work in transforming the Magpies into a dynamic and physical side, while stressing the need for his own players to adapt quickly in what he expects will be one of the toughest atmospheres in Europe.

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Rashford's Barcelona initiation song revealed

Marcus Rashford has wasted no time settling into life at Barcelona, with the Manchester United loanee choosing a rap anthem for his traditional initiation song in front of new team-mates. The forward, who became the first Englishman to represent Barca since Gary Lineker, took centre stage by performing Dave and Central Cee’s hit ‘Sprinter’ upon arrival in Catalonia.

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No Yamal, big problem?! Rashford must step up against Newcastle

Barcelona's first stop on the long road to European glory takes them to Newcastle, where they will come up against a formidable opponent and equally formidable atmosphere at St James' Park without the talismanic Lamine Yamal. The injured 18-year-old has been ruled out, having found himself at the centre of a feud between club and country, but loanee Marcus Rashford will be determined to make an impact in his absence.

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Umtiti reveals new 'ultimate goal' after retiring at 31

Samuel Umtiti has officially retired at just 31, bringing an end to a career that promised so much but was derailed by chronic knee injuries. The 2018 World Cup winner enjoyed highs with Lyon, Barcelona and France, but is now ready to take on a new challenge. Umtiti revealed his "ultimate goal" is to move into coaching, saying he has already started preparing for life on the touchline.

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Yamal is out! Barca confirm absence for Newcastle clash

Lamine Yamal will not be available for the Champions League opener against Newcastle on Thursday, much to the dismay of head coach Hansi Flick. A war of words broke out between the German and the Spanish FA after he criticised the Spanish national team for not looking after Yamal. However, on the bright side, Frenkie de Jong has been named in the matchday squad.

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Yamal set to miss THREE Barcelona games to leave Flick fuming

Barcelona have been dealt a brutal blow with teenage sensation Lamine Yamal set to miss at least three matches through injury, sparking a war of words between manager Hansi Flick and the Spanish FA. The 18-year-old winger, already one of Europe’s most dazzling prospects, is sidelined by a stubborn groin problem that has been aggravated during international duty.

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Barca confirm Camp Nou return delayed again as UCL deadline looms

Barcelona’s wait to return to Camp Nou drags on, as it was confirmed their upcoming La Liga clash against Getafe will be played at the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium. While the club hope to secure the necessary license in time, focus is already shifting to the Champions League deadline, with UEFA demanding assurances before the crunch clash against Paris Saint-Germain on October 1.

Frequently asked questions

Il Torino è nato nel 1906 dopo la fusione tra la Torinese e un gruppo di dissidenti della Juventus, guidati dall'elvetico Alfred Dick. La prima partita ufficiale è datata 16 dicembre, 3-1 contro la Pro Vercelli.

Urbano Cairo è presidente e proprietario del Torino dal 2005. Imprenditore, è amministratore delegato di RCS MediaGroup, uno dei principali gruppi editoriali d'Italia.

I granata giocano le partite interne allo Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. L'impianto è intitolato alla squadra che dominò il campionato fino alla tragedia di Superga.

Il Torino può ospitare 28.177 spettatori nell'impianto cittadino, categoria 4 UEFA. In passato l'Olimpico Grande Torino poteva ospitare fino 65.000 fans

Il Torino ha vinto 7 Scudetti nella sua storia, la maggior parte negli anni '40 con la squadra denominata 'Grande Torino. Il primo titolo è del 1928, mentre l'ultimo del 1976.

Il Torino ha conquistato nel 1991 la defunta Coppa Mitropa, torneo non riconosciuto ufficialmente dall'UEFA. Il miglior risultato in un torneo UEFA è la finale di Europa League/Coppa UEFA persa contro l'Ajax nel 1992.

Oltre ai sette Scudetti, il Torino ha conquistato cinque Coppa Italia nel corso della sua storia, per un totale di dodici trofei ufficiali. I granata hanno anche vinto la Serie B in tre occasioni.

Inizialmente arancio-nero, il Torino cambiò colore perchè simile a quello degli Asburgo, nemico storico dell'allora casa regnante italiana dei Savoia. La versione più riportata è quella che vede il granata preso dalla Savoia, brigata che duecento anni prima liberò la città.

Torino deriva da Augusta Iulia Taurinorum, antico nome dell'accampamento romano diventato in seguito l'attuale nome della città e probabile riferimento a un'antica popolazione celtica locale, i Taurini. Il toro dello stemma deriva da quello cittadino, simbolo di forza invincibile e altruismo.

Paolo Pulici è il giocatore che ha segnato più goal nella storia del Torino. L'ex attaccante granata ha messo insieme 172 reti dal 1967 al 1982, in 437 partite nelle varie competizioni.

Giorgio Ferrini è il calciatore più presente nella storia del Torino con 566 partite giocate in granata. Arrivato nel 1959, ha lasciato la squadra solamente nel 1975 vincendo due Coppa Italia.

Luigi Radice è l'allenatore che ha guidato il Torino in più stagioni, ben dieci. Arrivato in granata nel 1975, è rimasto in città fino al 1980 e di nuovo dal 1984 al 1988. Nel 1976 ha guidato la squadra all'ultimo, fin qui, Scudetto.

Il Torino ha giocato in Coppa dei Campioni, il vecchio nome della Champions League, solamente nel 1976/1977, dopo l'ultimo Scudetto vinto. Il team piemontese venne eliminato dal Borussia Monchengladbach negli ottavi di finale.

Nonostante abbia quasi sempre giocato in Serie A, il Torino ha militato anche in Serie B. L'ultima volta in seconda serie risale al 2011/2012, per la dodicesima volta nella sua storia.

Dopo una partita contro il Benfica al Lisbona, il 4 maggio 1949 l'aereo che trasportava il Grande Torino si schiantò contro i muraglioni di sostegno del giardino nel retro della Basilica di Superga. L'assenza di visibilità e il malfunzionamento dell'altimetro causarono la scomparsa di 31 uomini tra giocatori, dirigenti, staff tecnico, giornalisti ed equipaggio.