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4 days ago
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Barcelona handed €30m funds boost
La Liga giants Barcelona have this week closed an agreement to add to the club's financial accounts in significant fashion. That's according to Diario Sport, who have on Friday provided an insight into the latest developments behind the scenes in Catalunya's capital. Advertisement After being informed by La Liga that new sources of income would be required to return to the 1:1 financial rule this summer, Joan Laporta and co. had since been scouring the globe for potential revenue opportunities. This search had given rise to talks with a whole host of companies and organisations the world over. And as alluded to above, late this week, one such round of negotiations have borne fruit for Barcelona. As per a report from Sport: 'Barça have signed an important sponsorship and collaboration contract with the Congolese Ministry of Sports and Tourism to wear the country's tourism promotion logo 'DRC, the heart of Africa' on the sleeve of the shirt for the next three seasons.' The deal is understood to be worth a sum in the region €10 million-per-season for the Blaugrana. Conor Laird – GSFN
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6 days ago
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Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou return thrown into doubt again
La Liga champions Barcelona's scheduled return to the Spotify Camp Nou has this week been thrown up in the air once more. That's according to RAC1, who have on Wednesday provided an insight into the situation. Advertisement The news which all of a Barcelona persuasion had been so eagerly awaiting was of course finally forthcoming last month. This came in the form of an announcement, confirming the club's planned return date to the renovated Spotify Camp Nou. The intention, it was revealed, was to play the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match at the ground on August 10th. As alluded to above, though, this week, as much has been thrown into serious doubt. As per a report from RAC1: 'Barcelona City Council considers it very unlikely that Barça can return to the Camp Nou on August 10 for the Gamper. 'It was surprising that the return campaign was launched without having the permits approved.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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23-06-2025
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New photo of Barcelona's home jersey for next season surfaces online
New photo of Barcelona's home jersey for next season surfaces online A fresh look at the jersey set to be made use of by La Liga champions Barcelona in home fixtures next season has on Friday surfaced online. And it serves in backing previous claims in the media regarding the shirt's design. Advertisement Barcelona's home kit for 2025/26 is most noteworthy for a new look across the shirt's front. As much will see the Blaugrana's famed red and blue stripes blend into one another in the midriff. Elsewhere, the Spotify logo and Nike tick will be a gold/yellow colour, with the Barcelona crest remaining in its normal spot across from the latter. And as alluded to above, on Friday afternoon, a new look at the jersey at hand has been provided. The info comes courtesy of the reliable 'memorabilia1899' on 'X', who have unveiled the best look at the design of Barcelona's new home kit yet. Check out the image in question below: Conor Laird – GSFN
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02-06-2025
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Rodrygo informs Real Madrid & Xabi Alonso of his future plans
A major update on the future of Real Madrid star Rodrygo has this weekend surfaced online. This comes amid confirmation that the Brazilian has come to the decision to stay put and fight for his place in Spain's capital next season. Advertisement Frontman Rodrygo has of course taken his place centre stage in the headlines across Europe for several weeks now. This comes after a series of reports were forthcoming in the media, suggesting that the 24-year-old was seeking a new challenge this summer. A whole host of clubs, in turn, have been tipped as potential landing spots for Rodrygo, chief among them Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea. As alluded to above, though, if the latest update on the situation to have surfaced on Saturday is anything to go by, then such suitors look set to be left disappointed. As per a report from Marca: 'Real Madrid have asked about Rodrygo's desire and ideas for the future. The Brazilian's response has left no room for doubt. He is determined to continue wearing the white shirt despite all the rumors surrounding his future.' Conor Laird – GSFN
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02-06-2025
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Real Madrid 1st, Barcelona climbing: Updated list of Europe's most valuable clubs
A fresh insight into the most valubale clubs in Europe has this week been forthcoming, following the close of the 2024/25 campaign. And a pair of Spanish sides feature prominently towards the top of the list. Advertisement The info is provided by consulting firm Football Benchmark (as cited by Mundo Deportivo), who have calculated the 'Enterprise Value' of the continent's leading 32 clubs. Topping the pile once more at present are Real Madrid, whose current worth is estimated at a whopping €6.278 billion. Los Blancos are followed by a pair of Premier League clubs in Manchester City and Manchester United respectively in 2nd and 3rd. Barcelona, meanwhile, have jumped a pair of places after rattling off a domestic treble this past season, leapfrogging both Bayern Munich and Liverpool into 4th spot. This comes owing to 'a 26% reduction in personnel costs compared to the previous season', enough to push the Blaugrana's value to €4.459 billion. Conor Laird – GSFN
