Christmas has offered the Blaugrana stars a rare moment to slow down, reconnect with loved ones, and share glimpses of their private lives with fans through social media. After Christmas Eve celebrations, several players chose to post photos of dinners, decorated homes, and intimate gatherings. Some shared moments directly on their own accounts, while others appeared in posts uploaded by partners or family members.
The serious knee injury sustained by Andreas Christensen has sparked concerns at FC Barcelona, compelling the club to consider entering the market for reinforcements in January. As already reported, the Catalans intend to formalise the long-term absence of Christensen before the end of 2026 with La Liga, opening the door for them to use 80% of his salary to sign and register a new player.
After a fierce and unforgettable match against Athletic Club, Maradona removed the jersey and handed it over as usual to the woman responsible for collecting, washing, and preparing the kits for the next game. However, the encounter had been so intense and physical that the shirt was badly torn, ripped open at the chest. Considering it unusable, she decided to discard it. Instead of throwing it away, she passed it on in its damaged state to a friend who owned a bar.
Barcelona held an interest in Eyong last summer as well, before he left Villarreal to join Levante, and continue to keep an eye on him. In fact, according to SPORT, the Blaugrana are closely following the 22-year-old centre-forward at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, where he is playing for Cameroon. The forward is one of the names Barça are considering for the upcoming summer transfer window.
One of the players that the Blaugrana are closely tracking at the tournament happens to be Levante striker Etta Eyong. The 22-year-old Cameroonian striker started the tournament with the only goal of the game in his team's win over Gabon. However, as it so happens, Eyong was not the only player who happened to catch the eyes of the Blaugrana scouts in the game.
Very important. I think that, within the club, in terms of professionalism, he's changed many things. He's instilled a certain German character. On the other hand, in day-to-day life, although these are details that aren't very visible from the outside, it's very family-oriented,
Barcelona were expected to have a quiet January transfer window but those plans may have changed after center-back Andreas Christensen was ruled out for several months with an ACL injury. "I'll talk to Deco," was the message from Hansi Flick about the situation, meaning the rumor mill has been quick to churn out a host of names who could work as potential short-term options for the Catalans in January.
After all, the German tactician masterminded four victories in four games, starting with Atletico Madrid and then beating Real Betis and Osasuna, before ending the year with the win over Villarreal. Flick minds himself up against Celta Vigo head coach Claudio Giraldez and RCD Espanyol manager Manolo Gonzalez for the prize. Meanwhile, Barcelona teenage superstar Lamine Yamal is in the running to win the La Liga Player of the Month for December.
We have five or six of the best goalkeepers in the world, but nobody talks about Robert Sánchez or Leo Román. And Joan Garcia, obviously. We have fantastic goalkeepers in Spain, fantasti,
FC Barcelona went into the mid-season Christmas break on a positive note, securing a 2-0 win over Villarreal that consolidated their position at the top of the La Liga table. Following the loss to Chelsea in November, the Catalans have picked up seven wins in a row in all competitions and have momentum on their side heading into the decisive half of the campaign.
After some time away from the pitch and following a long recovery, the time has come to make something important public. I have made the decision to retire. A little over a year ago, I suffered a knee injury which, unfortunately, prevents me from returning to compete at the highest level. It was hard to accept that I couldn't continue. Thank you to my family for always being there, to everyone for the love and support. Thank you, football, for making me who I am.
Barcelona have received encouraging news regarding Jules Kounde after concerns were raised during the recent La Liga encounter against Villarreal. According to an update from AS, the club's medical staff have ruled out any serious injury, easing fears of a lengthy absence for one of Hansi Flick's most trusted defenders. The concern first emerged during the match at the Estadio de la Ceramica, when Kounde suddenly went down clutching the back of his right leg.
