Madrid, July 13 -- FC Barcelona began preseason training ahead of the 2026-27 La Liga season on Monday as it looks to win a third consecutive domestic title.
Barcelona returned to work without players such as Lamine Yamal, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Ferran Torres and Jules Kounde, who are still competing at the FIFA World Cup and are entitled toa three-week holiday after the tournament ends.
The players arrived at 9 a.m. local time to undergo medical checks, with new signing Hamza Abdelkarim present despite the 18-year-old striker having had only a week's holiday followinghis appearances for Egypt at the World Cup.
Several players whose futures at the club appear uncertain were present alongside coach Hansi Flick, including winger Roony Bardghj...