Barcelona are just finding their way back to the surface after being submerged in financial issues for the past few seasons.
In such a situation, any financial windfall will be welcome from the Catalan club's perspective, and this could also come courtesy of some former players.
Barcelona could benefit financially if Ez Abde leaves Real Betis this summer, with the club attentive to interest in him from Roma.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Roma have contacted Real Betis to ask about Abde's availability as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of next season's Champions League campaign.
However, the Italian club have not submitted an official offer.

#according #mundo

Fermin Lopez was cruelly denied the chance to be part of Spain's World Cup triumph this summer, with an injury ruling him out of the tournament.
The Barcelona midfielder has now opened up on that painful experience, describing it as the toughest period of his career in an interview with Catalunya Radio (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
For Fermin, watching on as his compatriots lifted the trophy without him proved almost unbearable, and he admitted he leaned heavily on those closest to him to get through it.
"I got through it thanks to my family, my partner, and my friends. I needed help. I already had it before, but my coach helped me a lot to get through it," he said.
Fermin Lopez endured a tough summer. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

#World

Have you ever imagined your team having a shirt with ONE THOUSAND sponsors?
That was the solution found by Peru's Club Deportivo Municipal to fund the season after being relegated to the Copa Peru, a tournament equivalent to the Fourth Division.
The campaign "Los Mil Sponsors del Muni" ("The Thousand Sponsors of Muni," in Portuguese) was launched in January. And it was a huge success.
It took just three months for a large part of the one thousand small ****** es to be sold for 200 Peruvian soles each (around R$ 300).
"An initiative that challenges conventional sports marketing, with a new sponsorship program. One thousand ****** es available for businesses and ventures at affordable prices, an innovation through which, together, we add up the amount needed to take the club back to the place it deserves," the club said at the time of the initiative's launch.

#copa

Roma are working on the final details for Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg for €15m plus €3m add-ons, while Angelino is ready for Deportivo La Coruna and Riccardo Pagano sold to Cesena.
The Giallorossi have brought in Santiago Castro from Bologna, but need to make sales too in order to free up transfer funds.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS – AUGUST 02: Konstantinos Koulierakis of Feyenoord in action during the pre-season friendly match between Feyenoord and VfL Wolfsburg at Phillips Stadium on August 02, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)
Multiple sources including Fabrizio Romano and Sport Mediaset note that the €15m deal has been agreed with Wolfsburg for defender Koulierakis, plus up to €3m in bonuses.
He is eager to make the transfer and should not have a problem agreeing personal terms, ready to fly out for his medical at the end of the week.

#eindhoven

La Masia's class of 2007 has already given the Barcelona first team two unbelievable players: Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal.
Had it not been for an untimely ACL injury that kept him out of action for an entire year, it is safe to **** ume that Marc Bernal would already have been on the list.
The teenage midfielder has made a full recovery from the injury and showcased his quality on occasion last season for Hansi Flick.
Now, Bernal believes he is ready to establish himself as a regular starter for Barcelona as he begins his third season with the first team.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 (h/t Mundo Deportivo), the 19-year-old midfielder discussed his personal ambitions, Barcelona's Champions League target and the strong Blaugrana presence in Spain's World Cup-winning squad.

#team #injury #year #cubarsi

As we slowly approach the start of the new season, there is much anxiety among Barcelona fans surrounding the attacking department.
The departure of Robert Lewandowski coupled with the potential exit of Ferran Torres means Barcelona are in desperate need of a new centre forward.
But their pursuit of Julian Alvarez has not progressed, with Atletico Madrid still determined not to sell their star player to a direct rival.
All eyes on Alvarez's future. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will exhaust every possible avenue to bring Alvarez to the club, though they will not go beyond the €100 million already offered.

#torres #madrid

Barcelona have completed two summer signings so far, bringing in Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
The former is still away on holiday as he continues to recover after an impressive World Cup, but Adeyemi is already with Barça and training with the team.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the German attacker is expected to make his first appearance as a Barcelona player this Friday after Hansi Flick decided that he is ready for match action.
Adeyemi will debut against Birmingham City after completing another productive week of training during Barcelona's pre-season camp at St George's Park in England.
The 24-year-old was named on the bench for Barcelona's friendly against CE Europa last week after arriving with limited training behind him.

#gordon #united #borussia

Veteran goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen may have made his final appearance in an FC Barcelona shirt, reports Mundo Deportivo.
With his loan move to Ajax nearing completion, the Barcelona first captain featured in Friday's pre-season friendly against CE Europa, a match that could prove to be his farewell as a Blaugrana player.
Ter Stegen's proposed loan to Ajax is now in its final stages, and all indications suggest the deal will be completed in the coming days.
As a result, the 34-year-old is not expected to travel with Barcelona's squad to St. George's Park in England on Monday for the club's pre-season training camp.
Instead, he is likely to head to Amsterdam to begin the next chapter of his career under Ajax manager Michel.

#final #loan #andre

Spain lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has now sparked a lot of debate about who could win the Ballon d'Or for the recently concluded season.
It is not necessary for a La Roja player to lift the individual award, but the World Cup usually tends to sway the votes one way or the other.
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has capped another extraordinary season by helping Spain win the World Cup, strengthening his case for the trophy.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the 19-year-old Barcelona star has emerged as a leading candidate to win football's biggest individual prize after adding the World Cup to another outstanding campaign at club level.
Winning the World Cup has elevated Lamine's candidacy, but it is only one part of an exceptional year.

#Barcelona #season

Real Madrid have identified Yan Diomande as one of the brightest young attacking talents in European football and made a €100 million offer for the 19-year-old.
Although RB Leipzig have rejected that proposal, valuing him closer to €130 million, the fact that Los Blancos are interested in him is very exciting.
Interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Manchester City and ******* nal underlines just how highly he is rated across Europe.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the biggest reason behind Madrid's interest is Diomande's unique skill set.
He is a natural winger who thrives in one-on-one situations, consistently taking on defenders with pace, power and technical quality.

#diomande #european #although

Frenkie de Jong's injury update earlier this week confirmed that the player would miss a big part of the opening of the new season, as he has ruptured the medial collateral ligament of his knee.
The development comes as a massive blow to Hansi Flick's plans, for De Jong has proven to be instrumental as a starter alongside Pedri in recent years for the club.
Having the club captain out to yet another injury blow, needless to say, leaves the club in a relatively tricky situation with only Pedri, Gavi and Marc Bernal left as the options to play in the deep midfield.
Further, it makes the operation of Marc Casado's departure complicated too.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo now, Barcelona have no intention of changing their transfer plans after De Jong's injury and will rely only on internal solutions until he is back.

#pedri #frenkie

After the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European clubs are already back in training ahead of the start of the 26/27 season.
The opening kick-off of the continent's five major leagues will take place from the second half of August, with the final stages of each tournament scheduled for May next year.
So you don't miss anything, we've put together the opening dates of the main competitions:
Promoted clubs: Racing Santander, Deportivo and Málaga
16/8 - Sunday*

#opening

Real Madrid have announced that they will face Ferencvaros on August 8th in a friendly which will be played at the Groupama Arena in Budapest.
Real Madrid is scheduled to play a preparatory match against Ferencváros on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. Mourinho’s squad will travel to Budapest, Hungary, for the friendly encounter at Groupama Arena, home to the Hungarian club, which accommodates 22,000 spectators. This will mark the team’s inaugural appearance at the venue.
Source: Realmadrid.com
Los Blancos will face Fiorentina on August 1st and also Deportivo La Coruña on August 12th in what’s expected to be the team’s final preseason game. Still, the full preseason schedule has not been published, so the club could very well announce a few more preseason games given that their LaLiga opener will take place on August 22nd against Espanyol.

#august #madrid

Ex-Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has congratulated his former teammates following Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory, saying he is delighted to see so many young players from the club achieve football’s biggest prize.
The Polish forward, who made his MLS debut for Chicago Fire on Wednesday, was asked about Spain’s triumph over Argentina and had warm words for the Barcelona contingent that lifted the trophy.
Speaking after his first appearance for Chicago Fire, Lewandowski praised the eight Barcelona players who became world champions.
“Many of my teammates at Barcelona have won the World Cup, and I’m very happy for them,” he said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.
Lewandowski left Barcelona for Chicago Fire. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)

#lewandowski #World

FC Barcelona remain confident of completing the permanent signing of Joao Cancelo, although the transfer is not expected to be finalized until after the club's pre-season training camp in England, reports Mundo Deportivo.
The outlet claims that the Portuguese full-back has already agreed personal terms with the Blaugrana, making it clear that his priority is to return to the club this summer
The only remaining step is for Barcelona and Al-Hilal, where Cancelo is under contract until 2027, to finalise the transfer once a number of fiscal and administrative details are resolved.
Cancelo's loan spell officially ended at the end of June, shortly before Portugal's elimination from the World Cup.
Since then, the 32-year-old has been enjoying his summer break in Sardinia, Italy, while waiting for the two clubs to complete the agreement.

#joao #deportivo #portuguese

Real Madrid’s search for midfield reinforcements continues to generate speculation, but one of the club’s long-standing targets does not appear any closer to arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has once again been linked with a move to the Spanish capital following another impressive campaign, yet fresh comments from his father have poured cold water on reports suggesting negotiations are already underway.
While Real Madrid are known to admire the Argentina international, the latest update suggests there has been no direct contact between the two parties, with any potential deal remaining in the realm of speculation.
Speaking to 365Scores (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Alexis Mac Allister’s father, Carlos Mac Allister, categorically denied claims that discussions have taken place with Real Madrid.
“We have not spoken to any Real Madrid officials; the rumours circulating that we are in talks with Real Madrid are not true,” he began.

#madrid #father #bernabeu #Liverpool

Barcelona's transfer priorities have shifted as the summer window enters a decisive phase, with the club now placing its full attention on strengthening the attack rather than adding another central defender.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will only return to the market for a centre-back if one of the current defenders leaves before the transfer deadline.
The change in strategy follows Hansi Flick's positive ******* sment of his existing defensive options, leaving the club free to focus its financial resources on signing a new No. 9.
The report also states that, despite repeated links in recent months, Tottenham Hotspur defender Micky van de Ven is not viewed as the right technical fit for Barcelona's style of play.
Barcelona had explored the possibility of reinforcing the heart of the defence earlier, with several names discussed internally as potential additions.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Toni Fernandez's future at Barcelona will become clearer over the coming weeks as the highly rated academy midfielder begins another pre-season under Hansi Flick.
The teenage prodigy, who is celebrating his 18th birthday today, is entering his third consecutive summer with the first team, but this time important decisions await.
After joining the senior squad on the 2024 pre-season tour of the United States and travelling to South Korea and **** an in 2025, Toni has once again been included in Flick's plans and will be part of Barcelona's training camp in England.
His first pre-season left a lasting impression, particularly after confidently converting a penalty against Manchester City. Two years later, the club believes this summer could play a defining role in his development.
Fernandez continues to be one of the brightest talents in Barça Atletic and enjoys the complete confidence of Hansi Flick.

Barcelona are not putting all their eggs in one basket as they continue their pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
While the Atletico Madrid forward remains the club's preferred target to strengthen Hansi Flick's attack, the operation has become increasingly complicated, prompting the Blaugrana hierarchy to explore alternative options.
On that note, according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have already begun ******* sing a list of potential replacements should a deal for Alvarez ultimately fail to materialise.
Barcelona's opening proposal of €100 million for Alvarez was reportedly met with a firm response from Atletico Madrid, who are said to value the Argentine at €120 million while also asking for a high-profile player to be included in the deal.
The Catalan club have no intention of accepting those terms, leaving negotiations at a delicate stage.

Few players coming through La Masia are regarded as highly as Marc Bernal, and Barcelona's faith in the young midfielder appears to be matched by his commitment to the club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United explored the possibility of signing Bernal while negotiations involving Marcus Rashford were still active.
The Premier League side reportedly viewed the teenager as one of the brightest prospects in European football and wanted him included as part of the discussions.
However, the idea never gained traction, as Barcelona had no intention of sacrificing one of their most promising academy graduates, while Bernal himself ruled out the possibility of moving to Old Trafford.
For the midfielder, the plan has always been to continue his development in Catalonia and earn a long-term place in the first team.

Viktor Gyokeres may be used as a makeweight to bring Julian Alvarez to ***** nal, Liverpool have made contract with Paris St-Germain over a transfer for Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to leave the club.
Arsenal have explored the possibility of offering Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 28, as part of a deal for Atletico Madrid's Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26. (Talksport)
Barcelona will resume their pursuit of Alvarez after the World Cup and could also include one of their players as part of the deal. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Barcelona want to offer Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, a new contract amid interest from Paris St-Germain, but plan to wait until September because of financial regulations. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
Liverpool have made fresh contact with Paris St-Germain over a potential summer move for France forward Bradley Barcola, 23. (TeamTalk)

Real Madrid began their pre-season under new manager Jose Mourinho this Monday, with the players undergoing medical examinations and taking part in their first training session.
Preparations continued today at Valdebebas as the Portuguese tactician continues to work with the handful of first-team players at his disposal, along with a number of young talents from the academy.
As things stand, Real Madrid have officially announced only two pre-season friendly matches for this summer: one against Fiorentina in Austria, and another vs newly-promoted La Liga club Deportivo La Coruna.
Now, according to BILD in Germany, Real Madrid could add another pre-season friendly fixture to their calendar against Schalke.
According to the report, the newly-promoted Bundesliga side is planning a high-profile friendly against Real Madrid at the Veltins Arena, with the match provisionally scheduled for August 16.

Few players have developed a stronger understanding with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal during the FIFA World Cup than Pedro Porro.
After beginning the tournament on the bench, the Spain international has cemented his place in Luis de la Fuente's starting XI and has become one of the most important pieces alongside the teenage winger.
The growing Pedro Porro Lamine Yamal partnership on Spain's right flank has been one of the team's biggest strengths in recent matches.
Their movement, communication and understanding have helped Spain create danger consistently, with Porro adapting his game to maximise the influence of the Barcelona forward.
Speaking to Mundo Deportivo before Spain's World Cup semi-final against France, the Tottenham defender explained how that connection has developed both on and off the pitch.

As Barcelona pre-season gets underway, Gerard Martin has offered an honest insight into his rapid development under Hansi Flick.
The versatile defender reflected on his new role as a centre-back, the trust shown by the Barcelona manager, Lionel Messi's performances at the FIFA World Cup and the changes inside the dressing room ahead of the new campaign.
Speaking in an extensive interview with Mundo Deportivo, the 24-year-old touched on several topics related to the club, including his positional switch, the departure of senior figures and the atmosphere within Flick's squad.
After establishing himself as a left-back, Gerard Martin admitted that Hansi Flick's decision to move him into central defence proved to be a turning point.
Explaining how the change came about, the Barcelona defender said,

Barcelona's search for attacking reinforcements continues to throw up names, and one long-standing target could be edging closer to a summer move.
Fisnik Asllani, the 23-year-old Hoffenheim striker who has been on Barcelona's radar for months, appears increasingly likely to leave the German club after their sporting director openly admitted his exit is being considered.
Asllani is one of the hottest strikers in the Bundesliga right now. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker has acknowledged that Asllani is generating significant interest and that discussions with several suitors are already underway.
"We are in discussions with both domestic and international clubs. It's no secret that Fisnik Asllani has a release clause," Schicker stated (h/t Mundo Deportivo).

Joan Laporta has touched on a host of topics surrounding Barcelona, offering updates on transfers, the futures of key players and the club's contingent at the World Cup.
The Barcelona president was speaking to the media in Dallas, where he arrived to watch the semifinal between Spain and France, and he did not hold back on the biggest issues of the summer.
Perhaps the most eye-catching update concerned the imminent arrival of Karim Adeyemi, with Laporta confirming the club's enthusiasm about the deal.
"We are very excited about Adeyemi. We've liked him for a while. He's dangerous and fast, and Deco handled the signing very well. The news came out when it was meant to," Laporta said (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
The president also shut down any speculation surrounding Raphinha, insisting the Brazilian remains central to the club's plans despite the arrivals in attack.

Barcelona have already made moves for Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi this summer. The former’s transfer has been made official and the latter is expected to complete the formalities in the coming days.
Needless to say, Hansi Flick is going all out to strengthen the forward line ahead of next season, and the arrivals have been direct replacements for existing profiles.
Gordon arrived in place of Marcus Rashford whose continuity the club decided against. Adeyemi, meanwhile is expected to arrive in place of exit-bound Roony Bardghji as a more seasoned option.
Julian Alvarez, meanwhile, remains the primary target to replace Robert Lewandowski who left at the end of last season. Now, Ferran Torres is being linked with a departure to PSG and the club are again looking for replacements.
As relayed earlier this week, Fisnik Asllani is seen as a player who can replace Torres should he leave the club this summer. Mundo Deportivo now provide an update on the same.

Thibaut Courtois became a big talking point last night when Spain defeated Belgium to advance into the semifinals, thanks to a late goal from Mikel Merino.
The goal came out of a parrying error from goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who replaced Courtois midway through the second half after the Real Madrid goalkeeper picked up a knock during the game.
Lammens' mistake cost Belgium dearly as Spain were able to hold on to their slender lead. To make things worse for Real Madrid, it was reported that Courtois may miss 4-8 weeks thanks to the fresh injury.
Courtois could not continue due to an injury. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Courtois should be ready to start the new season despite his injury blow against Spain.

Barça's 26/27 season about to begin – FC Barcelona
Monday sees Barça's 2026/27 season get under way with a 9am CEST start for Hansi Flick and his squad. The return to action for the squad with the usual medical and fitness tests in preseason marks the beginning of a third campaign under the German coach.
Kounde in top form on his way to the semi-finals – FC Barcelona
Barça's French defender puts in an almost perfect display as Didier Deschamps' team reach the last four of the World Cup.
Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino books Spain semi-final with France – FIFA
Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino got the goals as Spain edged Belgium 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, securing them a showdown with France.
Barcelona near deal for Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi – ESPN
Barcelona are closing in on the signing of Karim Adeyemi after a breakthrough in negotiations with Borussia Dortmund, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Adeyemi plans to travel to Barcelona next week – Mundo Deportivo
Barça have a verbal agreement to sign the German striker, who plans to travel to the Catalan city early next week to sign his contract as a Blaugrana player.

FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres is in shock advanced talks to join Paris Saint-Germain according to Mundo Deportivo and SPORT, which both cited anonymous sources.
FC Barcelona star Ferran Torres is in shock advanced talks to join Paris Saint-Germain according to Mundo Deportivo and SPORT, which both cited anonymous sources.
MD reports that there is "good harmony" between the Qatari-owned Parisians and Ferran, who is open to a change of airs.
Ferran has a contract until mid-2027, which means that PSG can be smart and push Barça into accepting a cut fee for a player it could lose for free in under 12 months' time.
It would effectively be a taste of their own medicine, as the Catalans are currently closing in on Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi.