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Flick considers Raphinha is Barcelona's first-choice No. 9
Hansi Flick has explained why he continues to use Raphinha as Barcelona’s central striker at the beginning of the new La Liga campaign. The Brazilian has started all three league matches in the No. 9 role and has quickly justified his manager’s decision, scoring five goals during that run. Raphinha has also been handed the captaincy after being chosen as Barcelona’s first captain for the 2026/27 season.
Did Lamine Yamal’s growth spurt hurt his dribbling? Science says there could be something to it
Lamine Yamal becoming taller may have affected his dribbling / Collage: Tribuna.com Lamine Yamal’s body seems to have temporarily worked against his extraordinary dribbling ability. That is the intriguing theory doing the rounds among Barcelona supporters after suggestions that the teenager’s dribbling numbers dipped during the 2025/26 season. Fans have pointed to Yamal’s reported physical development, with claims that he has grown by more than 10 centimetres over the past couple of years.
Jules Kounde defends Lamine Yamal after France comments ahead of World Cup semi-final
Jules Kounde has dismissed suggestions that Lamine Yamal disrespected France with his confident comments ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final. Speaking on Monday, the France defender backed his Barcelona teammate, insisting the remarks reflected confidence rather than arrogance. Yamal had said France should fear Spain following La Roja's quarter-final victory over Belgium. Kounde responded by saying: "In no moment have we felt a lack of respect. I know Lamine very well.
Leo Messi's longevity is a phenomenon of intelligence — not of the body
Lionel Messi has finally become the top scorer in the history of the World Cup. At his sixth tournament, it is about time he overtook those who played noticeably fewer. But the fact that at almost 39 years of age Messi scored five goals in two World Cup matches is utterly incredible. The fact that he has been scoring at World Cups for twenty years smashes all ordinary ideas about the game and about wear and tear. In essence, his record has been paid for with longevity.
5 reasons why Hansi Flick approved Barcelona deal for Joao Cancelo
Barcelona’s imminent return of Joao Cancelo has been green-lighted by manager Hansi Flick, and several factors contributed to his approval of the deal, as per Sport. The versatile Al-Hilal defender brings both quality and tactical flexibility to the squad, which Flick sees as essential for the remainder of the season. 1. Versatility Cancelo can operate on both right and left flanks, allowing Flick to adjust formations mid-game without compromising defensive balance.
Ronald Araújo has taken another step forward in his recovery and will travel with the Barcelona squad to Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup. The Uruguay centre-back returned to training last week after a month-long absence and has spent recent sessions rebuilding match sharpness. While he is not yet ready to play, Araújo will join the travelling group heading to Jeddah on Monday as Barcelona look to defend the Super Cup title they won last season against Real Madrid.
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