Luis Figo will make a surprise - and potentially provocative - return to Barcelona tonight after being named UEFA ambassador for their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Figo remains a figure of hate among the Barca fanbase for his decision to swap Camp Nou for Real Madrid in 2000 - a seismic transfer that rocked the world of football, even leading to a Netflix documentary.
"There was no offer. The only thing I do know is that City were looking for a full-back and of course they asked us if Koundé was on the market. And we told them no. So there was no offer or any negotiation."
We are back with some more action all across Europe this weekend, and we kick off Sunday's action as Aston Villa take on Fulham, with Unai Emery's side looking to get their first win of the Premier League season.
Barcelona are interested in signing Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. Gavi has suffered a long-term injury and will be on the sidelines for a number of months, with last season's La Liga winners now looking at a potential deal for Mainoo. Mainoo wanted to leave Man United on a loan deal in the summer of 2025, but the Red Devils stopped him from leaving.
Barcelona are interested in signing Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2026, according to Bild. Last season's La Liga winners are looking for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski and believe that Guirassy would be a good fit.
Primavera Sound is more than an event; it's a vibrant tapestry woven into the very fabric of Barcelona's identity. Since its inception in 2001, the festival has become synonymous with this charismatic city, creating a dynamic exchange where both the festival and Barcelona thrive together. Much like the iconic monuments of its streets, the festival moulds the city's cultural landscape, while Barcelona, in turn, enriches the experience of the festival-goers.
Barcelona's iconic Magic Fountain of Montjuïc has burst back into life after lying dry for three years, delighting surprised visitors who happened to be passing on Tuesday, September 23. The city landmark, famous for its dazzling water and light displays, was quietly switched on for a one-hour test run ahead of its official reopening. For those who stumbled across it, the moment felt like a gift: some rushed to take photos, others cheered,