Barça membership surpasses 150,000 – FC Barcelona
The census at the end of the 2023/24 season provides a count of 133,164 members, which rises to 151,787 members by 30 June 2026.
Diego Kochen loaned to Lyngby Boldklub – FC Barcelona
Òscar Gistau staying at FC Barcelona until 2028 – FC Barcelona Striker extends contract with FC Barcelona by a further two seasons, until 30
June 2028, with the option of extending it by an additional year.
Argentina 3-2 Cabo Verde (AET): Messi and Argentina edge valiant Cabo Verde – FIFA
The defending champions survived a pulsating match against a heroic Cabo Verde. Argentina will face Egypt in the last 16.
Australia 1-1 Egypt (2-4 pen): Egypt take historic step with shootout win over Socceroos – FIFA
Egypt created fresh history in Dallas as they earned their first knockout win at a FIFA World Cup finals, beating Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Diego Simeone: Julián Álvarez central to Atlético Madrid plans despite Barcelona interest – ESPN
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone has told ESPN he is still planning to build his team around Julián Álvarez despite Barcelona’s interest in signing the wantaway Argentina forward.
Benjamin Kugel, new head trainer – Mundo Deportivo
Julio Tous will move on to coordinate the sports performance optimization area, and Kugel, who knows Flick from his time at the German federation, will take over as head of the first team.
Raphinha already training with the group, aiming for a possible quarter-final – Mundo Deportivo
The Barça winger returned to training with the Brazilian squad, although he is not expected to be available for the Round of 16 match against Haaland’s Norway.
