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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Spain coach explains the call-up for Barcelona wonderkid
The 17-year-old FC Barcelona defender is living a dream in the last few months. He not only got the chance to make...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 second leg match between FC Barcelona and SSC Napoli at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 12, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona pearl may be given the iconic #10 of Lionel Messi
Few responsibilities even come close to the one of wearing the Blaugrana colors and representing FC Barcelona. The Catalan giants are among...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: Xavi Hernandez, head coach of FC Barcelona speaks to supporters prior the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
Xavi’s words for new Barcelona gem resurface from last year
The ongoing season for FC Barcelona has not exactly delivered the best of surprises. Constant injury woes, inconsistencies in the results, and...
Barcelona's Spanish defender #33 Pau Cubarsi vies with Celta Vigo's Greek forward #12 Anastasios Douvikas during the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on February 17, 2024.
Young pearl’s renewal already in motion at Barcelona – report
In the last few weeks, the FC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has grown at an exponential pace to become a highly reliable...
SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona leaves the pitch following injury during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis and FC Barcelona at Estadio Benito Villamarin on January 21, 2024 in Seville, Spain.
Barcelona gem may endure Spain’s double after the season
The season that Pau Cubarsi is having with FC Barcelona is the stuff of legends. The youngster has grown from being a...
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 27: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on January 27, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona to repeat Yamal formula with another generational gem
Beyond just the main stars of the team, FC Barcelona are determined to place their bets on their youth. The Catalan giants...
Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi looks on following the pre-season friendly football match between AC Milan and FC Barcelona, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on August 1, 2023.
Xavi gives way to a new 18-year-old Barcelona starlet
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Young Barcelona sentinel proves his mettle once again – report
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 8, 2024.
Barcelona look to protect 16-year-old gem from his predecessor’s fate
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Real Mallorca's Mexican coach Javier Aguirre (R) looks on before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 8, 2024.
Rival coach compares Barcelona prodigy to Lionel Messi
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona find a hardened veteran in teenage pearl – report
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal (C) celebrates with teammates their victory at the end of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 8, 2024.
Barcelona find one reason to believe against Napoli – report
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 08: Vedat Muriqi of RCD Mallorca holds the ball whilst under pressure from Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 08, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona gem filled with pride as Barcelona fans chant his name
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Barcelona's Spanish defender #33 Pau Cubarsi vies with Celta Vigo's Greek forward #12 Anastasios Douvikas during the Spanish league football match between RC Celta de Vigo and FC Barcelona at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo on February 17, 2024.
Barcelona hoping to reassure defensive pearl about his continuity
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Barcelona's Spanish coach Xavi attends a training session with teammates on the eve of the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg football match between Napoli and Barcelona at the Diego Armando Maradona stadium on February 20, 2024.
Ten gems from the quarry Xavi can call upon to help Barcelona
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The main entrance of La Masia ( Famed FC Barcelona academy ) Residence, Oriol Tort Education Center, in Sant Joan Despi is pictured on September 20, 2021. - Many players from Barcelona's youth system go on to have careers in football, as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carles Puyol, Pep Guardiola or Gerard Pique.
Four wonderkids that continue to let Barcelona dream
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15-year-old Barcelona gem continues to be unstoppable in 2024
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Barcelona youngster Marc Bernal
Yamal’s youth partner-in-crime set to be next Barcelona revelation
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The main entrance of La Masia ( Famed FC Barcelona academy ) Residence, Oriol Tort Education Center, in Sant Joan Despi is pictured on September 20, 2021. - Many players from Barcelona's youth system go on to have careers in football, as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carles Puyol, Pep Guardiola or Gerard Pique.
Barcelona considering changes in their youth development model
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal is pictured before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Granada FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on February 11, 2024.
16-year-old Barcelona pearl continues to grow and ascend – report
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