🗞️ Today's headlines: Atlético face PSG in USA, Barça's transfer moves
Following the inaugural match of the Club World Cup last night, today marks the first significant day with up to four matches.
The standout match is the debut of the great Champions League winner against an Atlético de Madrid that will not make things easy for Luis Enrique's team.
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Moreover, there are many names being mentioned to reinforce a Barça that could announce the arrival of Joan García in the coming days.
DIARIO AS: A TOUGH START
DIARIO SPORT: CRAZY TO COME
MUNDO DEPORTIVO: CRAZY FOR BARÇA
MARCA: WORLD CHALLENGE
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