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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
What Rashford's amazing life in Barcelona could look like, from luxury community where Messi lived to sun-soaked beaches
MARCUS RASHFORD could live like a Spanish king in Barcelona if he completes his dream move from Manchester United. The 27-year-old is on the verge of becoming the first England player in 36 YEARS to wear the iconic Blaugrana strips, after Gary Lineker' s famous stint in the 80s. 12 12 SunSport exclusively revealed that Rashford arrived in sunny Spain on Sunday night ahead of his season-long loan move- after a nightmare private plane journey was derailed by none other than band Oasis. Rashford is closing in on his dream move to Barcelona, who will have an option to BUY the Red Devils academy graduate come the end of next season for a reported €30million (£26m). With limitless cash, a pending move could see him move to same glitzy neighbourhood as some of the world's greatest ever footballers in Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. He could also be offered a company car in the shape of a fancy SEAT CUPRA, whose HQ is Catalonia's cosmopolitan capital. And Passeig de Gràcia, a luxury shopping district that's home to boutiques for Prada and Louis Vuitton, would keep the fashion conscious star looking sharp. SunSport looks at what Rashford's life in Barcelona could look like... Where he'd live Bellamar, the exclusive private hideaway tucked away in the Castelldefels hills, is the area where most of Barcelona's elite live. It's where club legend Messi made his home for many years - first living in a £12.5million mansion with wife Antonella and their kids. Such was the need for Messi to have his own peace and quiet, former team-mate Ivan Rakitic revealed how the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner bought his neighbours house in 2017. Due to environmental restrictions, there is also a no-fly zone in place over the homes located in Castelldefels suburbs. The fashionable side of town is situated along the Spanish coastline, approximately 12 miles from Camp Nou and five miles from the club's Joan Gamper training base. 12 12 And Barcelona's new No10 Lamine Yamal lives a short drive away in Sant Joan Despí, after recently moving out of the youth digs La Masia. Ronaldinho called Bellamar his home when he played for the Blaugrana. Former Liverpool stars Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho also purchased properties there when they played before Barcelona. Manchester-born Rashford has always resided in rainy England, temporarily setting up shop in Birmingham after joining Aston Villa on a six-month loan in February. But he's set for a drastic change in lifestyle and scenery, with access to stunning sun-soaked beaches on the Balearic Sea. In fact, buying a property nearby would see Rashford able to walk a few minutes to enjoy downtime at a quiet beach at Platja de Castelldefels. 12 Michelin-star food Of course, Spain is the country where amazing cuisine is enjoyed. And Barcelona has it in abundance, with Spanish tapas, fresh seafood paella and healthy Gazpacho. Barca stars are often spotted dining at Michelin-starred restaurants during their time off. One of those is where the team's Christmas party is often held at Via Veneto. Messi was frequently spotted at Estimar and three-star venue Disfrutar - which was later crowned the No1 restaurant in the WORLD in 2024. Rashford could even take words of advice from former team-mate Scott McTominay, who has been lapping up Italian treats in Naples during his title-winning season with Napoli. Company car In Manchester, Rashford drives a top of the range Range Rover Velar worth over £85,000. He has also been seen with a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a Rolls-Royce Wraith, which he replaced after a crash in 2024. Should he move to Barcelona he would certainly get the option of driving a company car worth at least £55,000. The Catalans have signed a new deal with SEAT CUPRA, with most of the team getting the keys to their customised motors last month. Rashford is known for his love of cars. The Three Lions winger also has a £280,000 McLaren 765 Long Tail and a £350,000 Lamborghini Urus Performante. Fashion is covered Like most footballers, Rashford has made no secret of his love of designer wear. Not only has he been spotted eyeing up the latest trends at Paris Fashion Week, he's also a model in his own right. He has featured in fashion campaigns, including a Burberry campaign and a Vogue cover. And on a recent holiday in Saint-Tropez, the forward was pictured wearing a matching two-piece Louis Vuitton set costing £2,690, with a luxury watch on either arm. On his left wrist Rashford appeared to be wearing a Patek Philippe Aquanaut, a timepiece that is listed at an eye-watering £295,895 on a website that specialises in luxury watches. 12 The Rolex watch on his right arm was estimated to have cost around £40,000. For his love of fashion, expect Rashford to shun the busy, pedestrian Plaza Catalunya. Instead, he would most likely be seen visiting the upscale boutiques on offer at Passeig de Gràcia. The likes of Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton all have stores there. With Rashford on some serious wedge, he will certainly be a cherished customer.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Barcelona receive worrying stadium update as new issue emerges that will DELAY return to £1.25bn Nou Camp
BARCELONA'S highly-anticipated return to the Nou Camp has been delayed AGAIN. Barca left their famous stadium in 2023 and have since been playing at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. 4 4 4 4 The legendary ground, which will be renamed the Spotify Camp Nou, is undergoing reconstruction worth a staggering £1.25billion that will see it hold a capacity of around 105,000 - the highest in Europe. The Blaugrana were initially hoping to return in time for the club's 125th anniversary in November 2024, with president Joan Laporta then claiming they would be back in the stadium by March. But the Catalan giants ended up finishing the season at the Olympic Stadium. Barcelona hoped they would finally return to their new and improved ground on August 10 in time for the annual pre-season Joan Gamper Trophy match, this year against Como. According to Marca, however, that scenario is growing increasingly unlikely, although a decision will be finalised in the next few days. A new issue has emerged and that is down to licensing problems, which are now preventing the Spanish champions from returning home. Barcelona are still waiting to receive an occupancy permit from the city council, which is required to host the exhibition match against Cesc Fabregas ' team. The council has previously stated it can't grant a licence until the stadium works are fully completed. The completion of a new third tier, a roof installation, interior spaces and development of the stadium's surrounding areas remains to be dealt with. Barcelona are now targeting September 14 as the newest return date. That is when Hansi Flick 's men host Valencia in LaLiga in their first home match of the upcoming season. But even when it reopens, the Nou Camp will be at a lower capacity between 50,000 to 60,000 until renovations are complete by the start of the 2026/27 campaign.
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Barcelona announce new number for Lamine Yamal as contract is signed
Barcelona have announced that Lamine Yamal will be their new number 10, as well as confirming a contract renewal in the process. The Blaugrana have locked in their premier talent until 2031, on a six-year deal with the Blaugrana. The Blaugrana announced that Lamine Yamal would be their new number 10 via a video, with a mural also painted in his neighbourhood of Rocafonda in Mataro, a town close to Barcelona. Lamine Yamal inherits the number from Ansu Fati, who himself succeeded Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. Lamine Yamal has eyes on victory this season Speaking to the Barcelona club media after the renewal, which will remarkably keep him at the club until he is just 23, he described it as 'a dream'. 'It's a dream since I was young, and I'm very happy, with all of my family here. It's a dream.' 'The club is my life. I've been here since I was seven years old, it's my home. To get to the first team from La Masia is a dream, now I'm achieving that dream, and I have to keep working.' In terms of his goals, the recently turned 18-year-old had his mind firmly on victory. 'To win, always to win, to enjoy myself and to continue growing. But above all to win.' '[To the fans, my message is that] I'm really looking forward to playing at the new stadium, we'll enjoy ourselves a lot, and we will win, no doubt.' Image via FC Barcelona Lamine Yamal's new contract His new deal will fend off any interest from other giants. The previous season, Paris Saint-Germain had enquired about the then 16-year-old, with figures of around €200m being floated for the teenage wizard. He has a €1b release clause, and is set to become one of the best-earners at Barcelona, with a base wage of €8m per annum. Those wages will be supplemented by bonuses and are likely to ascend with time too. Contract renewals on the horizon It is unlikely to be his last contract renewal before 2031 though. Already Lamine Yamal is being spoken about in the same terms as Lionel Messi, who received almost constant renewals, with wage rises coming every two years for the Argentine. Should Lamine Yamal's progress continue, agent Jorge Mendes will no doubt be renegotiating on a regular basis with the Blaugrana.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Messi, Ronaldinho in – Lamine Yamal picks his all-time greatest Barcelona lineup
Barcelona return to training tomorrow and it will thus be a special day for not only the coaching staff but also for the dressing room. The day will only be made sweeter by the fact that it is Lamine Yamal's 18th birthday, and in all likelihood, the day he is officially handed the number 10 shirt. Advertisement Over the past year and a half, the youngster has made the impossible seem possible, helped change the mentality of the team and established himself as a bona fide starter all at the age of just 17. The coming season, needless to say, sees massive expectations pinned on him. Yamal picks his best XI In a recent interaction with Barça One, the young star was asked to pick his all-time Barcelona XI, including players from the past and the present. Given the sheer quality the club has seen and the legends it has housed over the years, it is not surprising that Yamal was excited about the challenge. He began from the goal where he picked Victor Valdes, the only homegrown goalkeeper to have scripted a historic legacy at the club. Advertisement 'In goal, I say Victor Valdes, because in my head he is the most historic goalkeeper we have had and the one I have seen play.' Moving to the defence, he opted to go for a three-man backline and thus did not pick any fullbacks but only central defenders. 'In defence, I say Gerard Pique, Puyol and Mascherano,' he said, picking the three greatest defenders in the club's history. The midfield, needless to say, was the most difficult department for Yamal to pick for the club has seen several big names render their services to the crest over the years. 'In the centre of the field, Xavi, Iniesta and Busquets, obviously,' he began. Advertisement Yamal even opted to name an extra member in the department, particularly in the attacking midfield, because he had no space to accommodate him in the forward line. 'I will put Ronaldinho, because in attack I already know who I will put and I will not have space.' Finally, Yamal revealed his all-time greatest Barcelona forward trio to be the MSN partnership that tore through European defences year after year in the last decade. 'Up Messi obviously, and I wanted to put Neymar because he is my favourite player and as a striker, Luis Suarez, for me, he is top.'
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Barcelona 2025-26 fixture list analysis: El Clasico, Camp Nou return and key dates
Barcelona now know their La Liga fixture list for the 2025-26 season, as they look to defend their title. One way or another it will be a significant season for the Blaugrana, as they return to the renovated Camp Nou following two years away at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys at Montjuic. The defending champions will begin their season away from home in the first three matchdays of the season on request, as they seek extra time to get Camp Nou ready. Renovation work continues, and Barcelona's first game back at their old stadium will be after the first international break, against Valencia on the 14th of September (all dates are the Sunday of the weekend before final times are confirmed). Before that, Barcelona travel to RCD Mallorca first, then LevAwayante and Rayo Vallecano. Run-in to first Clasico at Santiago Bernabeu Barcelona face Real Madrid in the first Clasico of the season on the 28th of October at the Bernabeu. That comes in Matchday 10, and beforehand, Barcelona have a mixed run of Getafe (H), Real Oviedo (A, midweek game), Real Sociedad (H), Sevilla (A) and Girona (H) after the October international break. Tricky run to close out first round Barcelona's hardest run of the first round comes at the tail end. A trip to Real Betis is followed by Osasuna (H) and Villarreal (A) in the final game of 2025 on the 21st of December. The Blaugrana return to action on the 4th of January against Espanyol away in the Catalan derby, before hosting Atletico Madrid. As the Copa del Rey and Spanish Supercup ramps up, Barcelona are away at Real Sociedad the following weekend. Image via FC Barcelona Tough away trips after March international break Arguably Real Madrid's toughest run comes in the final two months of the season, and it is similar for Barcelona. While Athletic Club at San Mames on the eighth of March (MD27) stands out as their next big fixture in 2025, their toughest run begins in April. Advertisement Coming from an international break, Barcelona travel to the Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid. Getafe and Osasuna are their following away trips either side of home games against Espanyol and Celta Vigo. These games will occur during the Round of 16 and quarter-finals of the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey final (25th of April) is after the Celta clash at Camp Nou in midweek. El Clasico and out The first Clasico back at Camp Nou will be on the 10th of May 2026, with Real Madrid in town. Barcelona then go to Mendizorroza to play Alaves in midweek, before welcoming Real Betis to the Catalan capital, and finishing against Valencia at Mestalla – a difficult closing run for Hansi Flick's side. Barcelona will be hoping to get to December in solid position given their tough run at the end of it, and on paper the opportunity to ramp up into April and May. The final two months of the season will bring plenty of difficulty for the Barcelona be involved in all three major competitions too.
