FC Barcelona News: 8 July 2025
FC Barcelona and the player Wojciech Szczęsny have reached an agreement for the extension his contract which will tie him to the Club until 30 June 2027. The deal comes after a great season from the goalkeeper following his unexpected arrival to cover the unfortunate long term injury to Marc ter Stegen.
Ivan Rakitić announces retirement - FC Barcelona
Ivan Rakitić has announced his retirement at the age of 37. After spending his final seasons playing in the Saudi Pro League and back in Croatia, he has decided to hang up his boots, bringing an end to a brilliant career that included spells at Schalke 04, Sevilla, and FC Barcelona.
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Barça Women's team to return to training on 28 July - FC Barcelona
The Barça Women first team will return to training on 28 July after medicals to link up with coach Pere Romeu and start preparations for the 2025/26 season.
FC Barcelona and Fridolina Rolfö agree to sever ties - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and the player Fridolina Rolfö have reached an agreement for the termination of her contract with the Club. The Club wishes to publicly thank Fridolina for her professionalism, commitment, dedication and her positive and close relationship with all elements of the blaugrana family, and wishes her all the best for the future.
FC Barcelona and Ellie Roebuck agree to sever contract - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Ellie Roebuck have decided to terminate the players contract with the club. Barça wishes to thank the English goalkeeper for her commitment and dedication and wishes her luck and success in the future.
Spain 6-2 Belgium: Alexia Putellas strikes twice as world champions win again to reach quarter-finals | UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | UEFA.com
Belgium equalised twice but there was no stopping an Alexia Putellas-inspired Spain as the world champions ran up a big score for the second time in UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Group B, triumphing 6-2 in Thun in the joint highest-scoring game in final tournament history to seal a place in the last eight.
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Pablo Torre, on track for Mallorca - Mundo Deportivo
The attacking midfielder plans to travel immediately after the operation is completed.
The two solutions for Iñaki Peña - Mundo Deportivo
The goalkeeper accepts his departure and prioritizes a foreign team, although if no offer is finalized, he will be at the start of Barça's game on June 13 because he has one more year on his contract.
AC Milan close the exit door on Rafa Leão - Mundo Deportivo
Coach Massimilano Allegri expressed his joy at the winger's continued contract and assured that "he's going to have a great season" at the Italian club.
Inter on alert over the future of Dumfries and Barça - Mundo Deportivo
In Italy, reports indicate that the Nerazzurri are concerned about whether Barcelona or Manchester City decide to exercise the Dutchman's €25 million release clause, a condition that expires on July 15.
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