Rashford drops a hint
Marcus Rashford posted on social media suggesting he wants to stay at Barcelona beyond this summer. The loan from Manchester United includes a £26 million buy option, and the decision on whether to activate it is looming. No formal talks are confirmed yet, but Rashford's signal is the clearest indication so far that he sees his future at Camp Nou. (1)
Spain squad: Barça takes over
Luis de la Fuente named his final Spain squad for the World Cup, and it's dominated by Barcelona. Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, and the surprise inclusion Eric Garcia all made the cut. For the first time in history, not a single Real Madrid player was selected. No Dani Carvajal, no Fran García, nobody. Gavi's call-up is especially emotional, he screamed with joy after being told, having fought back from a serious knee injury. (2) (3) (5) (8)
Yamal tops La Liga assists
Lamine Yamal finished the La Liga season as the outright leader in assists with 11, despite missing 10 matches through injury. The previous record held by Luis Milla has now been matched or surpassed by the 17-year-old. What he produced in limited minutes is absurd, and he's only getting started. (6)
Ter Stegen heading for the exit
The club reportedly wants to move Marc-Andre ter Stegen on this summer. No serious buyer has emerged for a permanent deal, so a loan is seen as the only realistic path. After a long spell as number one, his sporting future at Barcelona appears over. (4)
That 8–0 still stings Madrid
The Barça femení's 8–0 demolition of Real Madrid won't be forgotten anytime soon. Spanish media are calling it a wound that keeps hurting for Madridismo. It stands as one of the most emphatic results in the rivalry's history. (7)
Quadruple sealed, now the paperwork
Barça femení completed a historic poker of trophies this season, capped by the fourth Champions League title in the club's history, won in Oslo. Attention now shifts off the pitch, the club faces seven pending off-field cases that need resolving. The winning is done. The admin work begins. (9)
