Despite there being talk of Jan Virgili potentially making Hansi Flick’s squad to travel to Asia and participate in the preseason tour, the youngster was not called up and was sent to train with

FC Barcelona cruised to a 3-1 victory over Japanese side Vissel Kobe during a pre-season friendly that saw two of their new signings make their club debuts.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has ruled out a move for Luis Diaz this summer despite claiming the Liverpool star wanted to move to the Camp Nou. As reported by the ECHO, at the start of June, the Reds turned down an approach from the La Liga giants for the Colombia international.

The former Aston Villa man’s message received a like from his former Manchester United teammate Aaron Wan-Bissaka. While West Ham endured a tough Premier League season last term, Wan-Bissaka proved himself as a reliable asset by making 36 top-flight appearances.

Entering his last year of contract in the 2025-26 season, star striker Robert Lewandowski made a key update on his future at FC Barcelona.

To secure extra time to meet city council approval, Barcelona asked UEFA for the club’s first Champions League fixture of the season—which would fall midway through September—to be on the road. The club’s first three La Liga matches are already confirmed as away games.

Ronaldo requests signing a player from Barça, and his departure could be closed soon.

The Catalan giants are looking to take the next step this season, which means winning the UEFA Champions League

Marc-Andre ter Stegen has won 19 trophies, including six La Liga titles and the 2014-15 Champions League, since joining Barcelona.