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FC Barcelona News: 8 July 2025
Wojciech Szczęsny contract extension until 2027 - FC Barcelona 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. Advertisement 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 | 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement More from
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07-07-2025
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Ivan Rakitić Announces Retirement After 20-Year Career
Former Barcelona and Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitić has officially retired from professional football at the age of 37, drawing the curtain on a two-decade career that took him from FC Basel's academy to the pinnacle of European football. The announcement came via a video on Instagram, where Rakitić described football as 'the greatest gift of my life' and thanked every club he had represented. The Swiss-born Croatian began his senior career at FC Basel in 2005 before moving to Schalke 04 in Germany. His breakthrough came at Sevilla, where he captained the side to the 2014 Europa League title – adding another on his return in 2023. Across both stints, he played 323 matches, scoring 53 goals and providing 63 assists. Rakitić's prime came during his six seasons at Barcelona (2014–2020), where he made 310 appearances and won 13 trophies – including four La Liga titles, four Copa del Reys, and the 2015 Champions League, where he scored the opener in the final against Juventus. Internationally, he earned 106 caps for Croatia and was instrumental in their run to the 2018 World Cup final, scoring decisive penalties in the Round of 16 against Denmark and the quarter-final against Russia. Short spells at Al-Shabab and his boyhood club Hajduk Split brought his career full circle. 'From Switzerland to Spain, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and home again – every step shaped me,' he said. 'Football, you gave me more than I could ever imagine. You gave me victories, defeats, lessons, and friends for life. My love for football will never fade. Thank you, football.' Tags: BarcelonaRakitićSevilla
