🚨 Ronald Araújo has returned to pre-season training. He's the first international player to rejoin the squad. [h/t @mundodeportivo]

🚨 FC Barcelona are set to meet with Ferran Torres next week to hear his intentions directly. [h/t @martinezferran]

🚨 FC Barcelona are now fully focused on signing Julián Álvarez, with crucial days ahead. [h/t @Benayadachraf]

❗Lamine Yamal becomes the first player in history to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup before the age of 20. 💎🔵🔴 What an outstanding start to his football career. Hopefully, he has many more achievements ahead of him. We're truly blessed to have him. 🙂‍↔️

❗FC Barcelona, the greatest school of football ever. 💫🧠 La Masia remains unmatched and absolutely untouchable. 🔵🔴🐐

❗Spain absolutely rules football from top to bottom: men's, women's, and youth football alike. You name it, they're dominating. Absolute dominance. 💯👏

❗⭐💎🔵🔴

❗HALFTIME: Spain 0-0 Argentina. 🇪🇸🇦🇷 Spain have dominated possession but have struggled to find the final pass in the attacking third. Argentina, meanwhile, haven't been able to create many clear opportunities either, leaving the World Cup final goalless at the break.

❗Argentina's starting XI against Spain in the World Cup final.

❗Spain's starting XI against Argentina in the World Cup final.

❗How often do you get to watch a World Cup final knowing you're in a win-win situation no matter who lifts the trophy? It's an absolute privilege to find yourself in such a unique position, and we Barça fans are lucky enough to experience exactly that tonight on football's biggest stage. 😁

🎙️ Joan Laporta on how Barça would handle a situation where a player wanted to leave the club: 🗣️: "When a player wants to leave Barça, our position is clear. We wish him well. A big club cannot afford to keep players who are unhappy." [h/t @mundodeportivo]

🚨 There is a real possibility that Julián Álvarez will not report for Atlético Madrid's training sessions if the situation remains unchanged. He feels disrespected by the club and is determined to leave at all costs. [h/t @AlbicelesteTalk]

🚨 Barça are the club with the most players still involved in the tournament, with 10 remaining. The club's initial plan is to grant them two weeks of rest instead of the three weeks guaranteed under the Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) agreement. [h/t @scapde_45]

🚨 FC Barcelona will cover the majority of Marc-André ter Stegen's salary during his loan spell. He is expected to travel to Amsterdam in the coming hours to complete the final steps of his move to Ajax. [h/t @monfortcarlos]

🚨 Laporta publicly acknowledging that Barça have "alternative options" is a clear sign that the club is beginning to realise the Julián Álvarez deal is not easy. [h/t @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Barça have been working extensively today to advance Karim Adeyemi's transfer. Most of the day has been dedicated to reviewing all the necessary documentation and exchanging information between Barça and Borussia Dortmund to move the deal forward. [h/t @monfortcarlos]

🚨 Barça have not changed their plans regarding Marc Casadó despite Frenkie's injury. The club still believes that selling Casadó now, while they can secure a significant transfer fee, is the best course of action. [h/t @Luis_F_Rojo]

🚨 Hansi Flick believes he has enough quality within the squad to cope with Frenkie's absence during his time out. [h/t @Luis_F_Rojo]

❗Who else but Messi? Once again, Messi is the Man of the Match for Argentina. 🐐

🚨 OFFICIAL: VfL Wolfsburg have exercised their purchase option for Weronika Araśniewicz, making her move permanent.

🚨 Barça hold Cristian "Cuti" Romero in very high regard. However, the fact that he is right-footed is considered a drawback when assessing his profile. Interestingly, back in the summer of 2021, Lionel Messi himself suggested that Barça should pursue Romero. h/t @martinezferran]

🚨 Karim Adeyemi has landed in Barcelona ahead of completing his move to the club.

🚨 It's clear that Barça need to sign a striker, there's no doubt about that. After that, the club will have to decide whether to strengthen the defence or the midfield, especially in light of Frenkie's injury. We'll have to wait and see how things unfold. [h/t @MatteMoretto]

🚨 Caroline Graham Hansen has officially renewed her contract with FC Barcelona until 2028. ✍️🔵🔴

🚨 Ronald Araújo will return to Barcelona next Monday and is expected to hold talks with Hansi Flick about his role before making any decision on his future. Meanwhile, Diego Simeone remains keen on bringing the Uruguayan defender to Atlético Madrid. [h/t @ffpolo]

🚨 Karim Adeyemi is on his way to Barcelona to complete his transfer and officially become a Barça player. [h/t @Plettigoal]

🚨 Barça are furious with Ronald Koeman and the Netherlands' medical staff over how Frenkie de Jong was managed. The club believes his health should have come first and considers the decision to play him completely unacceptable. [h/t @fansjavimiguel]

❗Spain book their place in the World Cup final after beating France in an absolute masterclass of a performance. It was the perfect definition of high-class football, technical ability, and football intelligence, with France nowhere near Spain's level of brilliance. 🎩🪄💫

🚨 Chelsea have also submitted an offer for Renée van Asten, but FC Barcelona remain in pole position to sign the young Dutch international, with the transfer now looking increasingly likely to happen soon. [h/t @ambervlieshout]

🚨 Renée van Asten has not travelled with Ajax for their pre-season training camp in Austria. [h/t @ambervlieshout]

🚨 Karim Adeyemi is set to arrive in Barça tomorrow after booking a private flight from Dortmund. The German forward is expected to land at 16:15, undergo his medical tests, and begin training under Hansi Flick on Thursday. [h/t @monfortcarloa]

🚨 Before submitting Barça's new offer for Julián Álvarez, Joan Laporta is expected to personally lead negotiations with Enrique Cerezo and Miguel Ángel Gil Marín, as the club view Mateu Alemany's current role at Atlético Madrid as a potential obstacle in the talks. [h/t @ferrancorreas]

🚨 Marc Bernal has NO intention of leaving Barça. The club have also ruled out including the midfielder in any deal for Julián Álvarez, considering him untouchable. Hansi Flick rates Bernal extremely highly and sees him as a key part of Barça's long-term future. [h/t @sergisoleMD]

🚨 Atlético Madrid have identified Marc Bernal as the Barça player they want to sign. The young midfielder has emerged as Atlético's preferred target from Barça, with the club keen on securing his signature. [h/t @sergisoleMD]

🚨 FC Barcelona are demanding between €30M and €40M for Marc Casadó, while Jorge Mendes is in talks with several clubs, with strong interest coming from teams in the Saudi Pro League. [h/t @ffpolo]

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: FC Barcelona and LDU Quito have reached an agreement for the loan signing of Josué Caicedo until the end of the season, with a buy option included. The Ecuadorian winger will initially join Barça Atlètic.

🚨 Bayern Munich have indeed been in contact with Jules Koundé's camp in recent weeks. However, the French defender's priority is to stay at FC Barcelona. [h/t @monfortcarlos]

🚨 FC Barcelona have already opened negotiations to renew Esmee Brugts' contract, which runs until June 2027. Initial talks with the player and her representatives have been positive, with discussions progressing well. [h/t @angelperezpx]

🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: Mapi León has joined London City Lionesses.

🚨 More clubs, not just PSG, have shown interest in Ferran Torres and have already contacted his agents. The Barça forward will make a final decision on his future after the World Cup. [h/t @FabrizioRomano]

💎 Ebrima Tunkara during his first-team medicals this morning. Another exciting La Masia gem taking the next step. 🔵🔴

🚨 Bayern Munich are interested in signing Jules Koundé this summer. However, any move for the Barça defender will likely depend on the German club generating funds through player sales first. [h/t @jbatalla7]

❗Another unique record to his name. Lionel Messi continues to add chapters to a legacy that no one else can replicate. 🐐

❗Argentina beat Switzerland to book their place in the World Cup semi-finals, where they'll face England.

🚨 Barça still want to go all in for Julián Álvarez and remain determined to enter the market for a top striker. However, Atlético Madrid still have no intention of selling Julián to Barça, meaning the situation remains tense. [h/t @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Girona are in talks to sign Brian Fariñas from Barça. The deal is expected to be worth around €1.5M for 50% of the player's rights, with both clubs currently working to finalize the agreement. [h/t @Nilsola10]

🚨 Ferran Torres and his camp have decided to speak with clubs before making a final decision on his future at Barça after the World Cup. His agents have already held talks with PSG. He is one of the names on their shortlist, though not the only one. [h/t @FabrizioRomano]

❗️Jesse Bisiwu's signing was personally pursued by Deco and João Amaral, who strongly believe in his potential. His arrival does not impact Ferran Torres' situation in any way. [h/t @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 BREAKING: Al Hilal remain highly interested in signing Raphinha and are continuing to push for a deal. However, the winger's priority is to stay at Barça for now. If his stance changes later this summer, the situation could evolve, but that is his current position. [h/t @FabrizioRomano]