La Masia

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Barcelona's Spanish midfielder #06 Gavi arrives before the start of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club Bilbao at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on October 22, 2023.
The two routes that Barcelona can take with Gavi this summer
At the moment, FC Barcelona are working on regaining their best version for the preseason. The Catalan club, led by their new...
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.
18-year-old Barcelona gem wants to prove that he is the ‘best midfielder at La Masia’
It is not uncommon for FC Barcelona to find solutions to their problems from within their quarry. In the past, the Catalan...
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 09: Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final match between Spain and France at Munich Football Arena on July 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.
Lamine Yamal shares what Hansi Flick told him ahead of Spain vs France
Connection are what make FC Barcelona, or any other club for that matter, feel more united. Any team that knows that it...
Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Spain and Germany at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on July 5, 2024.
Barcelona gem has great precedents for late Ballon D’or charge
FC Barcelona and the Ballon d’Or have a special connection with each other. The Catalan club, with 12 winners, is the side...
New Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick
Barcelona coach includes two prodigious cousins in his pre-season preparations
The moment of truth has finally arrived for FC Barcelona as they reach the beginning of the pre-season. New head coach Hansi...
MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 09: Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final match between Spain and France at Munich Football Arena on July 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.
Barcelona gem scores screamer to become youngest ever Euro goalscorer
In a game where many Barcelona players were taking part, many eyes were on one man. The grand clash between Spain and...
Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal gestures during the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-final football match between Spain and Germany at the Stuttgart Arena in Stuttgart on July 5, 2024.
‘He can evolve like Messi’…Says former La Masia coach about 16-year-old Barcelona gem
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 08: Angel Alarcon of FC Barcelona waves the supporters during the presentation prior to the Joan Gamper Trophy match between FC Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on August 08, 2023 in Barcelona, Spain.
20-year-old Barcelona striker has been given a second chance
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Lamine Yamal of Spain in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
‘Incredible’ Barcelona gem only has one shot to break historic Euro record
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Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2015.
Barcelona snatch up ‘magical’ former Real Madrid youth player
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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 academy graduates lead the assist charts in Euros so far
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Raphinha of FC Barcelona (Not in Picture) celebrates with his team mates Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona scoring a goal which was later ruled out for offside during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona remain unmatched in terms of their youth valuation
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Barcelona's Spanish forward #27 Lamine Yamal prays as he enters the pitch during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Barcelona and Paris SG at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on April 16, 2024.
‘I would never play for Real Madrid’…claims Barcelona wonderkid
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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 set to renew La Masia’s ‘sharpest left-foot’ – report
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Barcelona US goalkeeper #31 Diego Kochen looks on before the start of the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on March 30, 2024.
Barcelona looking to test 18-year-old American goalkeeper
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Lamine Yamal of Spain in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
Six-time UCL winner praises €90m Barcelona wonderkid
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ROME, ITALY - MARCH 07: Ansu Fati of Brighton in action during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between AS Roma and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stadio Olimpico on March 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy.
Barcelona not willing to give up on Ansu Fati just yet – report
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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 to renew 16-year-old ‘hybrid’ La Masia striker until 2027
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BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 15: Lamine Yamal of Spain in action during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Spain and Croatia at Olympiastadion on June 15, 2024 in Berlin, Germany.
How Lamine Yamal’s former agent saved his career at Barcelona
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Barcelona's president Joan Laporta arrives to a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match against Paris SG at the training center in Barcelona on April 15, 2024.
A status check on Barcelona president’s chosen four future pivots
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