Stories from Barcelona · Spain

A drug baron, sought across Europe, was executed in Barcelona with a shot to the neck in the street. The suspect is still being sought. The victim was reportedly involved in international drug trafficking operations.

Barcelona's option to permanently sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United expired yesterday. Rashford reportedly wished to remain in Catalonia, but a permanent deal is now unlikely. This decision impacts Barcelona's forward line options. This development means Rashford will remain with his current team. The deadline for the transfer agreement has passed, meaning the potential move will not proceed. The club had a window to secure the player's transfer, but failed to reach an agreement before the deadline.

The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix will feature drivers George Russell and Carlos Sainz.

Charles Leclerc conducted an experiment with his Ferrari brakes during practice at the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix. He switched from Brembo brakes for the experiment. Charles Leclerc is experimenting with Ferrari's brake system during practice sessions at the Barcelona circuit. Formula 1 driver Antonelli stated that used brake sets are typically employed on Fridays, with new sets expected to resolve any issues for Saturday. He switched from Brembo to Car brakes as part of the test. He had started the race from tenth position after a crash in qualifying. Leclerc stated recent issues have disrupted his weekends.

Construction on Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is nearing completion, with progress made on the basilica. The final stages of construction are now underway. The iconic basilica is located in Barcelona. Final touches are being made to the central towers. Pope Leo XIV is expected to bless the basilica after its completion. The tower is dedicated to Jesus Christ. A blessing ceremony for a new tower at the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona took place on Wednesday. The event marks a milestone in the basilica's construction. A blessing ceremony is scheduled for one of the Sagrada Familia's towers in Barcelona. The exact date of the blessing was not specified. The ceremony was attended by religious and civic leaders. The event was attended by church officials and construction representatives.

Mediterranean forests emit toluene when subjected to extreme heat and drought episodes. This finding comes from a study co-led by IDAEA-CSIC and CREAF.

FC Barcelona spent over 27 million euros on player transfers, with many of those players not providing sporting performance. The club also acquired 19 players without a transfer fee. This spending is part of their team acquisition strategy.

Lamine Yamal is now considered the most valuable player in world football, with an estimated market value exceeding €350 million. This valuation places him above Erling Haaland at €255 million and Kylian Mbappé at €201 million.

The ranking was released by Argentina's 'El Clarín' in collaboration with CIES Football Observatory.

FC Barcelona has signed Anthony Gordon, who will play as a left winger.