Barcelona face De Jong blow as UEFA pressure grows
Luis de la Fuente warned Spain they must raise their level against Croatia and praised Barcelona’s Fermín López as ‘very complete’ and among Europe’s best.
Carlo Ancelotti is set to use Raphinha as Brazil’s centre-forward against Australia, mirroring Hansi Flick’s Barcelona switch that has brought 14 goals this season.
La Masia lead La Fábrica in La Liga representation, 39 players to 22, with a combined market value of €854m to €218m, underlining Barcelona's bigger top-flight footprint.
Barcelona have launched a retro 1992-95-inspired collection, led by a €69.99 Blaugrana jersey, matching shorts, an 1899 sweater and socks via official club channels.
Anthony Gordon said Barcelona's style has highlighted his 'IQ and quality', earning more respect than in England, where he felt valued mainly for pace and pressing.
Barcelona paid tribute to Lionel Messi after his free-kick for Inter Miami, posting ‘Some things never change’ alongside his famous goal against Liverpool.
Lamine Yamal backed Barcelona youngster Hamza Abdelkarim to ‘score a lot of goals’, praising the 18-year-old striker’s adaptability and bright future.
Hansi Flick has been named La Liga Coach of the Month for September after Barcelona won all four league games, scoring 19 goals against Valencia, Levante, Racing Santander and Sevilla.
Hansi Flick wants Barcelona to sign Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro as uncertainty grows over the role, with Jules Koundé out of favour and Eric García filling in.
Bayern Munich are reportedly considering a January move for Jules Koundé if they sell Kim Min-jae, though the Barcelona defender has shown no sign of wanting to leave.
Karim Adeyemi has returned early from Germany duty, joining Eric García in leaving camp before schedule after featuring against the Netherlands and Greece.
Cesc Fàbregas reportedly has a symbolic release clause for Barcelona and is said to be on the shortlist as a future option if Hansi Flick eventually departs.
A SciSports analysis rates Barcelona as Erling Haaland’s best club fit with a score of 80, though the report makes clear there is no negotiation or deal.
Barcelona face an injury scare after Raphinha went off at half-time with right-thigh discomfort against Australia, having scored Brazil's second goal in a 2-2 game.
Barcelona chief executive Manel del Río has resigned after one year by mutual agreement, with Sergio Serrano set to take on major influence during the restructuring.
Alejandro Balde is weighing up a January exit after playing just 12 minutes this season, with Liverpool, Chelsea, Milan and Paris Saint-Germain all reportedly interested.
Espanyol director Monchi apologised after backing Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or, saying he chose the Barcelona winger because he is Spanish, despite the rivalry.
Raphinha is five goals short of Ronaldinho’s 94 for Barcelona after a blistering start under Hansi Flick, with 14 goals in 8 games this season.
Barcelona’s Kobe Bryant collaboration is not expected to continue beyond 2027-28, with no talks under way to extend the three-season Nike-backed project.
Barcelona are pushing to sign Tijuana prodigy Gilberto Mora, tracked since 2024, but face Real Madrid in the race for the Mexico attacker.
Barcelona have an injury boost as Eric García, sent home by Spain after a warm-up issue, is expected to be available for Getafe after recovery work at Joan Gamper.
Barcelona must improve their finances by 2026-27 or risk a €22.5m UEFA penalty and possible player registration issues after only partly resolving the wider €45m sanction.
Frenkie de Jong is not expected back in time for Barcelona’s matches with Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, with Alavés on 1 November now seen as his first return opportunity.
Barcelona could revive their interest in Cavan Sullivan if Manchester City’s guilty verdict leads to a transfer ban, undermining the 17-year-old’s pre-agreement.
Fermín López is set for his first competitive Spain start against Croatia after his strong Barcelona form, with 4 goals and 2 assists in 7 matches this season.
Barcelona are expected to unveil their Sant Jordi-inspired fourth kit in January, with the special-edition shirt likely to debut at the 2027 Spanish Super Cup.
João Félix says Barcelona remain his dream after reviving his form at Al Nassr, where he has rebuilt confidence following a difficult spell at AC Milan.
Barcelona vice-president Antonio Escudero says it is ‘very possible’ the renovated Camp Nou hosts the 2030 World Cup final, ahead of the Bernabéu and Morocco.
