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30-07-2025
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Watch: Lamine Yamal pays Marcus Rashford tribute in Barcelona training
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal made use of the opportunity to pay tribute to new teammate Marcus Rashford on Wednesday. This came by way of a celebration after finding the net in training. Frontman Rashford is of course now settled into his new surroundings in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad. After putting pen to paper on the terms of a season-long loan deal last week, the Englishman has since made the trip to Asia with his new teammates. Rashford was afforded his debut over the weekend, introduced off the bench during the Blaugrana's friendly meeting with Vissel Kobe. And as alluded to above, if the latest footage stemming from the club's training base in South Korea is anything to go by, then the attacker appears to be making a positive impression on those around him. As showcased below, after finding the net during a training session on Wednesday, Lamine Yamal broke out Rashford's trademark celebration: Conor Laird – GSFN
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30-07-2025
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How Marcus Rashford ‘delayed' Barcelona star's contract renewal
A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona saw the official renewal of his contract delayed by the arrival of Marcus Rashford at the club. That's according to , who point towards Jules Koundé as the player in question. It is of course common knowledge across Spain that defender Koundé has agreed on the terms of a long-term contract renewal at Barcelona. The Frenchman is fresh off a stellar campaign in 2024/25, which saw him act as one of the first names on the team sheet of new boss Hansi Flick. Talks, in turn, had long been kicked into gear over a new deal for Koundé, just rewards for his ongoing excellence. And earlier this month, a definitive agreement was found between the parties. An official statement regarding as much was in turn scheduled for last week, but as alluded to above, Joan Laporta and co. were forced to delay this announcement. As per a report from MD: 'What happened was that the signing of Marcus Rashford was finalized and, due to scheduling issues, the formal signing of Koundé, which was already in the final stages of preparations, was postponed.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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29-07-2025
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Barcelona star to miss 4-5 months with injury
Barcelona star Marc-André ter Stegen is expected to be sidelined for the next four to five months. This, of course, comes after the German was forced under the knife on Tuesday. Ter Stegen announced last week that, alongside Barcelona's medical team, he had made the call to undergo surgery. As much comes with the 33-year-old having failed to shake off a long-standing lower back problem. After sitting out pre-season training in Catalunya's capital amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future, Ter Stegen, in turn, made the trip to France earlier today. And as confirmed in an official statement across Barcelona's website and social media platforms, the shot-stopper has since undergone successful surgery. One key detail omitted from Barca's announcement regarding Ter Stegen was just how long the club's long-time no.1 is expected to be out of action. But as alluded to above, an insight into as much has since been forthcoming online. As per a report from journalist : 'The club insists: it's 4 to 5 months out.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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09-07-2025
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Transfer-linked Barcelona star responds to exit questions
Barcelona star Ronald Araújo on Wednesday moved to draw a line under his future with the club. The subject of Araújo's potential departure has of course been a prominent one in the chatter at Barcelona across the summer to date. Advertisement This comes with a difficult season for the 26-year-old in 2024/25 having given rise to widespread calls for the Camp Nou brass to sanction a sale. To date, no such move has been forthcoming, with Araújo remaining a member of Hansi Flick's squad. And if the latest comments on the part of the stopper himself are anything to go by, this situation is unlikely to change any time soon. After reporting for pre-season training ahead of schedule on Wednesday, Araújo was stopped by a group of fans and journalists upon his exit from The Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. One such media member made use of the opportunity to ask whether the South American plans to stay put at the Camp Nou this summer. Advertisement And Araújo confidently went on to respond with: 'For me, yes.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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28-06-2025
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Lamine Yamal reveals Barcelona teammate's new nickname
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has this weekend christened teammate Gavi with a new nickname. This comes owing to a striking new hairstyle adopted by the latter. Wide-man Lamine and midfielder Gavi are both enjoying their summer holidays at present, following the conclusion of a thoroughly successful season in 2024/25. Advertisement The two Spanish internationals played important roles in Hansi Flick's troops ultimately romping to a domestic treble, as well as coming within a whisker of a Champions League final berth. Afforded a month of rest ahead of their return to pre-season training next month, the duo late this week reunited to spend some time together. And it was during as much that Gavi showed off his new hairstyle. The 20-year-old has died his hair a head-turning blonde colour, a brand new look. And as alluded to above, this switch up has since culminated in a new nickname for Gavi, afforded to him by Lamine. After a photo of the pair was posted on social media, the 17-year-old responded with: Advertisement 'Eminemmmmm' Conor Laird – GSFN
