Gerard Martín making an impact – FC Barcelona
The youngster has just completed six full games in a row, establishing an important presence in the FC Barcelona first team.
Poland 2-1 Albania | European Qualifiers 2026 | UEFA It’s Poland’s night in Warsaw. They originally struggled to find their rhythm and fell behind to an Arbër Hoxha goal, but the reliable duo of Robert Lewandowski and Piotr Zieliński turned things around. Albania’s dream of a first World Cup is over, but Poland are now one game away
from this summer’s finals.
Ukraine 1-3 Sweden | European Qualifiers 2026 | UEFA
Viktor Gyökeres came into these European Qualifiers play-offs with the aim of leading Sweden to this summer’s World Cup tournament. He showed his quality and dominated his team’s attack, scoring three goals, one from a penalty he won himself. Ukraine, for their part, bow out with their heads held high thanks to their passion and determination, never stopped trying and backed by a support that cheered them on for the full 90 minutes. In the end they were treated to the small joy of a goal from the young debutant Matvii Ponomarenko as the match drew to a close.
Raphinha Alarm! – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça forward had to be substituted at halftime in the friendly against France with pain in his right thigh and will undergo tests this Friday.
Dilemma at Barça regarding Balde’s future – SPORT
Barça will have significant offers this summer and could open the door for a sale if there’s a lot of money involved and the full-back wants to move.
Atlético Madrid make huge offer to Julián Álvarez to stop him from going to Barça – SPORT
Atlético are committed to keeping him by offering a big contract extension, and it will be up to the striker to make the final decision.
Barça analyze the left-back market: three options in case a signing is needed – SPORT
The Blaugrana club is closely monitoring several players in case they need to enter the transfer market.
