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Vissel Kobe v FC Barcelona - Preseason Friendly

Flick reveals why Rashford's Barca debut only lasted 33 minutes

Hansi Flick has revealed why he cut Marcus Rashford's pre-season debut for Barcelona short, taking the loanee off after just 33 minutes.

Rashford receives love-in from Barcelona fans after debut

Barcelona completed the loan move for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United earlier this week, and the England winger has already made his debut for Hansi Flick's side. Rashford came on as a substitute in the Catalan side's 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan, and the 27-year-old loanee has received loads of love from cules for his strong showing off the ball.

Rashford upstaged on Barca debut as Flick's side beat Kobe

Barcelona began their pre-season with a 3-1 win at Vissel Kobe, with Marcus Rashford coming off the bench to make his debut.

Barca are off to Japan! Chaos resolved as friendly uncancelled

Barcelona have confirmed their tour to Japan is back on, with the Vissel Kobe friendly going ahead after resolving contract disputes and flight chaos.

Chaos continues for Barca as new issues jeopardise Asia tour

Problems continue to mount ahead of Barcelona’s pre-season tour of Asia. Although payment issues have been resolved, new complications have emerged.

Barca friendly cancelled due to 'fraud and falsified documents'

Barcelona pulled the plug on their Japan friendly after the tour promoter exposed a web of alleged intentional fraud tied to a La Liga-linked sponsor.

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More chaos for Barca with friendly cancelled & tour in doubt

Barcelona have officially announced the cancellation of their pre-season friendly against Japanese club Vissel Kobe, which was scheduled to take place this Sunday, July 27. The Catalan giants were set to fly out to Japan on Thursday morning at 11am local time, but that plan has now been abandoned following what the club has described as a “serious contractual breach” by the promoter responsible for organising the fixture.

Barcelona legend Iniesta announces retirement at 40

Barcelona and Spain legend Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 40.

Martino offers injury update on Messi after Japan friendly

Lionel Messi came on as a substitute against Vissel Kobe and Inter Miami boss Tata Martino has provided an update on the Argentine's injury situation.

Miami asked to explain why Messi played against Vissel Kobe

The Hong Kong government has asked for explanations from Inter Miami as to why Lionel Messi was able to play against Vissel Kobe.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami Vissel Kobe friendly Japan

Every Messi touch cheered in Japan after Hong Kong boos

Lionel Messi was given a warm welcome by fans in Japan despite only being named on the bench for the start of Inter Miami's game against Vissel Kobe.

Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami against Vissel Kobe

Why Messi didn't take penalty in bizarre Inter Miami shoot-out

Inter Miami were beaten 4-3 on penalties after a friendly draw with Vissel Kobe ended goalless after 90 minutes on Wednesday.

Sergio Busquets suffers nasty injury in Inter Miami's friendly against Vissel Kobe

Busquets forced out of Inter Miami game by HORROR tackle

Inter Miami lost midfielder Sergio Busquets to an early injury in their friendly against Vissel Kobe after an ugly tackle by Yuya Okaka.

Messi delights but Busquets injury would be big blow

Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Vissel Kobe as Lionel Messi returned and Sergio Busquets was forced off injured.

Iniesta reunites with Messi, Suarez, Busquets and Alba

Andres Iniesta has caught up with former Barcelona team-mates Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.

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Messi reveals 'the truth' about Hong Kong friendly absence

Lionel Messi has revealed “the truth” about missing Inter Miami’s friendly in Hong Hong and delivered an injury update ahead of facing Vissel Kobe.

Messi ready for ‘Last Dance’ but is CR7? Miami tour squad named

Lionel Messi is ready for the ‘Last Dance’ and has been named in Inter Miami’s squad for a tour of Asia, but questions remain over Cristiano Ronaldo.

Where's Beckham?! Miami owner appears to skip Vissel Kobe friendly

Inter Miami owner David Beckham appeared to skip his club's latest pre-season fixture as he was snapped thousands of miles away in Doha.

Mata joining Japanese side Vissel Kobe

Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata has signed with Vissel Kobe of Japan's top division on a free transfer.

Mata set to follow Iniesta's footsteps? 😳

Juan Mata is reportedly set to follow Andre Iniesta's footsteps and move to Japan after rejecting offers from Saudi Arabia and UAE.

Iniesta: I would love to return to Barcelona

Andres Iniesta expresses his desire to return to Barcelona, although he acknowledges that the possibility of such a move is still distant.

Andres Iniesta Vissel Kobe farewell (16:9)

Iniesta to leave Vissel Kobe - but he's not retiring yet

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta will leave Vissel Kobe this summer but the 39-year-old has no plans to hang up his boots just yet.

Iniesta insisted he made the right decision to leave Barca

Andres Iniesta insisted that it was "the right moment" to move to Japan, after the player left Barcelona for Vissel Kobe in 2018.

'My Decision': Release date & where to watch Iniesta doc

GOAL brings you all you need to know about Andres Iniesta's new documentary

'Barca is my home!' - Iniesta 'would love' Camp Nou return

The midfielder, who is currently playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan, has expressed his desire to head back to Catalunya

Frequently asked questions

A young group of players who lived around Marabastad in Pretoria, most notably Frank Motsepe, Roy Fischer, Ingle Singh and Bernard Hartze, formed the club in the 1960s.

Mining magnate Patrice Motsepe bought into Sundowns in 2003 and less than a year later raised his stake from 51% to 100% and renamed the club 'Mamelodi' Sundowns.

The club play home games at either Loftus Versfeld Stadium in central Pretoria, or Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville.

The club have a variety of nicknames, including: Bafana ba Style, Masandawana, Ka bo Yellow, Shoe Shine and Piano, and The Brazilians.

31 domestic trophies plus one Caf Champions League (2016), one Caf Super Cup (2017) and the African Football League (2023)

The club have won a total of 17 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (14) and NSL (3).

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