Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club. The news came as a major blow to the Catalans, who were desperate to sign the 23-year-old.
The 18-year-old is following in a long line of world-class stars to don one of the most famous jerseys in football
Paul Pogba showed off his keepy-uppy skills in a hotel room with a big smile on his face as he is preparing to return to football after spending nearly two years on the sidelines after being slapped with an 18-month doping ban. The Frenchman signed for AS Monaco this summer as a free agent, and as the Ligue 1 club face Nottingham Forest in a pre-season friendly, it could mark Pogba's return to action.
The world champions will compete in the last four once again after two second-half goals broke Switzerland hearts in an eventful quarter-final clash.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury woes handed Barcelona an unexpected advantage off the pitch despite all the viral saga between the club and the player.
Barcelona's decision to hand the legendary No. 10 shirt to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already paid off in spectacular fashion, with the club reportedly selling 70,000 jerseys within a single day. The wonderkid’s new status has triggered a merchandising boom that could prove crucial for the financially-strapped Catalan giants.
Barcelona are working to re-appoint Thiago Alcantara to Hansi Flick’s coaching team as the club resolve financial hurdles blocking his return.
Barcelona have promoted young goalkeeper Diego Kochen to their preseason squad as Mar-Andre ter Stegen’s injury leaves Hansi Flick short of options.
Robert Lewandowski has reversed his stance on international retirement following the departure of former Poland coach Michał Probierz.
