- Aug 23
Barcelona defeats Elche 5-0 in league opener with Raphinha and Lopez braces
FC Barcelona opened its Spanish league campaign with a 5-0 away win against Elche, featuring two goals from Raphinha, two from Fermin Lopez, and a debut goal from Karim Adeyemi.
- Jul 23
Barcelona sign German winger Karim Adeyemi from Dortmund in €22m deal
The 24-year-old German winger signs until 2031, reuniting with Hansi Flick, and becomes the club's second attacking signing after Anthony Gordon.
- Jul 16
Argentina beats England 2-1 with late goals, faces Spain in final amid Falklands banner row
A late double from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez overturned Anthony Gordon's opener, sending the holders into Sunday's final against Spain. Post-match, players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner, echoing the 1982 war and risking FIFA disciplinary action.
- Jul 5
Newcastle sign Bazoumana Touré from Hoffenheim for £43m as summer rebuild picks up pace
The 20-year-old Ivory Coast international arrives from Hoffenheim to fill the creative void left by Anthony Gordon's departure to Barcelona, with Sandro Tonali's £100m move to Tottenham funding further additions.
- May 27
Barcelona agree £70m deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Newcastle United to sign England winger Anthony Gordon in a deal worth around £70 million plus bonuses, beating Bayern Munich to his signature.
