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Yamal, 18, Scores Hat Trick: 'I'm Happy Again
Sports3h ago

Yamal, 18, Scores Hat Trick: 'I'm Happy Again

Barcelona's teen sensation Lamine Yamal scored his first career hat trick and revealed he's finally enjoying football again after struggling earlier this season. The 18-year-old became the youngest player to score three goals in a single LaLiga match in nearly 60 years.

ESPN2 min read
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Reaches Maximum Height After 143 Years
InnovationFeb 21

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Reaches Maximum Height After 143 Years

After more than a century of construction, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height of 172.5 meters this week. The completion of this milestone brings Antoni Gaudí's visionary masterpiece one giant step closer to reality.

France 24 English2 min read
Barcelona's Sagrada Família Reaches Peak After 140 Years
InnovationFeb 20

Barcelona's Sagrada Família Reaches Peak After 140 Years

After more than a century of construction, Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica finally reached its maximum height with a 17-meter white cross now crowning the Tower of Jesus Christ. The world's tallest church will celebrate its tower blessing in June, marking 100 years since architect Antoni Gaudí's death.

Euronews2 min read
Barcelona Creates Custom Ramadan Plan for Star Lamine Yamal
SportsFeb 19

Barcelona Creates Custom Ramadan Plan for Star Lamine Yamal

FC Barcelona's medical team designed a personalized nutrition program to help 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal maintain peak performance while fasting during Ramadan. The approach balances respect for religious faith with professional athletic demands.

Morocco World News2 min read
Gerard Deulofeu: 3 Years Injured, Still Training Daily
SportsFeb 15

Gerard Deulofeu: 3 Years Injured, Still Training Daily

Former Barcelona and Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu hasn't played football in three years after a devastating knee infection, but he's training four hours a day to achieve what doctors call impossible. His kids asking "When can we watch you play again?" keeps him going.

BBC Sport3 min read
Lookman Scores First Home Goal in Atlético's 4-0 Win
SportsFeb 13

Lookman Scores First Home Goal in Atlético's 4-0 Win

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman scored his first goal at home for Atlético Madrid in a stunning 4-0 victory over Barcelona. The new signing has already contributed four goals in just three appearances for his new club.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Lookman Shines as Atlético Scores 4 in Historic Upset
SportsFeb 13

Lookman Shines as Atlético Scores 4 in Historic Upset

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman helped Atlético Madrid demolish Barcelona 4-0 in a Copa del Rey semi-final that saw all four goals scored in an electric first half. The victory marks only the second time in 20 years that Barcelona has conceded four goals in one half.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Barcelona Exits Super League, Chooses Unity Over Division
Global NewsFeb 8

Barcelona Exits Super League, Chooses Unity Over Division

Barcelona has officially abandoned the controversial European Super League, leaving Real Madrid as the lone club still fighting for the breakaway competition. The move signals a major shift toward rebuilding relationships and healing divisions in European football.

Morocco World News2 min read
Spain Completes First Face Transplant from Euthanasia Donor
Community HeroesFeb 3

Spain Completes First Face Transplant from Euthanasia Donor

A Barcelona hospital successfully performed the world's first face transplant using tissue from a donor who chose medically assisted death. The groundbreaking surgery could open new possibilities for patients waiting for life-changing transplants.

Google News - Medical Breakthrough2 min read
F1's 2026 Era Kicks Off with Red Bull's Historic Engine Run
SportsJan 26

F1's 2026 Era Kicks Off with Red Bull's Historic Engine Run

Formula 1's revolutionary 2026 season took its first laps in Barcelona as seven teams tested brand-new cars and engines behind closed doors. Red Bull completed over 100 laps with their first-ever in-house engine, marking a triumphant debut for motorsport's most ambitious technical shake-up in decades.

Sky Sports2 min read
Yamal's Scissor Kick Caps Barcelona's 3-0 Win
SportsJan 25

Yamal's Scissor Kick Caps Barcelona's 3-0 Win

Barcelona's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal scored a stunning acrobatic goal to seal a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, pushing his team back to the top of La Liga. The 18-year-old's eye-catching sideways scissor kick highlighted a second-half surge that showcased the team's resilience and flair.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Spanish Police Free 15 Women From Trafficking Ring
Community HeroesJan 24

Spanish Police Free 15 Women From Trafficking Ring

Spanish authorities rescued 15 Chinese women from forced prostitution and arrested 14 people in a major operation across Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona. One brave survivor escaped and reported her captors, triggering the rescue that freed women held in slavery-like conditions.

South China Morning Post2 min read
EU Project Helps 3 Cities Build Community Clean Energy
SolutionsJan 20

EU Project Helps 3 Cities Build Community Clean Energy

A new EU program is helping neighborhoods in Barcelona, Krakow, and Italy's Lazio region overcome the biggest hurdles to creating their own renewable energy systems. The LIFE COMANAGE project has already saved emissions equal to taking 3,100 cars off the road while reaching over 32,000 people.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Yaya Touré: Nigeria Was Most Impressive Team at AFCON
SportsJan 20

Yaya Touré: Nigeria Was Most Impressive Team at AFCON

Despite falling short of the final, Nigeria's Super Eagles earned the ultimate compliment from African football legend Yaya Touré. The former Barcelona star says they were the tournament's most impressive team, proving that excellence isn't always measured in trophies.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Ajax Hires Jordi Cruyff as Football Director Until 2028
SportsJan 19

Ajax Hires Jordi Cruyff as Football Director Until 2028

Amsterdam's legendary Ajax football club is turning a new page by bringing Jordi Cruyff on board as their new director of football, marking a hopeful reset after years of turmoil. The son of club icon Johan Cruyff will lead Ajax's football operations through 2028, potentially reuniting with former Barcelona colleague Xavi Hernandez.

Dutch News2 min read