Vissel Kobe 1-3 FC Barcelona: Promising start - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona have started their Asian Tour in convincing fashion by beating Japanese champions Vissel Kobe 3-1. It was a game that showed that the players are looking surprisingly fresh despite this being their first outing since May, and where a number of new recruits and youth players got to play for the first time among the established stars.
HIGHLIGHTS | Vissel Kobe v Barça - FC Barcelona All the action from Barça's first game of preseason
from Japan.
Five impressive debuts in Kobe - FC Barcelona
Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, Jofre Torrents and Pedro Fernández 'Dro' all made their first appearances in a Barça shirt in the 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in the blaugranes first game of their 2025/26 preseason. The Catalan goalkeeper, the English forward and the Swedish winger played their part in the win with the La Masia winger and forward also contributing on their first team debuts.
Hansi Flick: 'It was a great test' - FC Barcelona
Barça opened their preseason with a 3-1 victory in Kobe. After the game, Hansi Flick expressed his satisfaction. “It was a very good match, a good test for us" he said. "The first 30 minutes were fantastic. After that we lost a bit of control, but the second half was also very good. I’m pleased.”
Cruel end for 11 culers at Euro 25 - FC Barcelona
Eleven FC Barcelona players have lost the Euro final. Reaching it in the first place was a historic achievement in Barça's collective memory, but they were unable to crown it with a maiden European title. Penalties tipped the balance in England’s favour.
England 1-1 Spain (3-1 pens): England retain title | UEFA Women's EURO 2025 | UEFA.com
England have won back-to-back Women's EURO titles, beating Spain on penalties in a thrilling conclusion to UEFA Women's EURO 2025. After playing 120 minutes for the third match in succession – neither side unable to break the 1-1 deadlock in extra time - England prevailed 3-1 on penalties to claim their second consecutive Women's EURO title.
Flick: "Joan Garcia's number 1'? It's only for the tour" - Mundo Deportivo
The German coach expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, praised the young players, and made it clear that "I am very grateful to be here" despite the difficulties of the trip.
Rashford's happiness after his Barça debut - Mundo Deportivo
The English striker shared his joy on social media after playing his first game as a Barça player against Vissel Kobe.
'Dro' Fernández after his debut: "I was a little nervous at the start, but the first one fell to me and it went in" - Mundo Deportivo
The youth player couldn't have made a better start, scoring a goal ten minutes after coming on.
Mallorca pushing for Jan Virgili - Mundo Deportivo
‘Jijantes’ reported that the Balearic club wants the promising 19-year-old winger, and a sale is the formula that Barça currently prefer the most.
Oriol Romeu could leave on a free transfer - Mundo Deportivo
The club is considering releasing the midfielder in exchange for a waiver of his remaining salary for this season.
Rafa Yuste returns to Barcelona and is moving closer to Al Nassr - Mundo Deportivo
The Saudi club wants the vice president of sport to act as CEO of its structure and Barça will respect his decision if he wants to leave.
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