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Renato Gonçalves Renato Goncalves is the deputy manager of Barca Blaugranes and has been writing for the site since all the way back in 2014. He’s a massive sports fan and has been crazy about Barcelona ever since Rivaldo scored that bicycle kick in 2001.
2026/27 first team jersey numbers confirmed - FC BarcelonaThe transfer window has closed, the FC Barcelona squad is decided, and accordingly, the first team jersey numbers for Hansi Flick’s side for the 2026/27 season have now been confirmed.
Three blaugranes nominated for LaLiga awards for August - FC BarcelonaRaphinha, Xavi Espart and Hansi Flick candidates for best player, best U-23 and best coach respectively.
Plenty in store for September - FC BarcelonaA lot of games between now and the first international break of 2026/27.
Barcelona’s Olmo: Don’t understand Atlético stance on Álvarez - ESPNBarça bid north of €100 million for Álvarez - who told ESPN in June of his desire to move clubs - earlier this summer but Atlético knocked the offer back and refused to engage in talks with the Catalan side.
Gabriel Jesus took pay cut for ‘dream’ Barcelona transfer from Arsenal - ESPNJesus has joined Barça on a three-year contract after the two clubs agreed a deal worth up to €15 million (£12.85m) with a sell-on fee included.
Barça’s Anthony Gordon: LaLiga less forgiving than Premier League play - ESPNBarcelona forward Anthony Gordon is gradually adapting to the demands of Spanish football, admitting that LaLiga can be less forgiving than the Premier League when mistakes are made.
Lautaro: “What was said about Barça was true” - Mundo DeportivoThe Inter Milan striker confirmed that there was interest from the Catalan club during the summer transfer window but declared his loyalty to the Italian side.
Jesse Bisiwu injured in the Copa Catalunya final - Mundo DeportivoA painful stomp on his left ankle forced the Belgian star out of action against Sabadell and he was stretchered off. Barça are confident that there is no serious injury pending medical tests.