Barcelona new signing, academy gem shine bright in reserve team’s friendly win

KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 27: FC Barcelona's Roony Bardghji prepares to take a corner kick during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. (Photo by Paul Miller/Getty Images)

Earlier today, FC Barcelona’s reserve team, Barça Atletic, played a ‘behind-closed-doors’ friendly against Atletic Lleida at Estadi Johan Cruyff. The game saw the involvement of several promising young talents from the club, including some players who have been in the first-team dynamics under Hansi Flick, but were released to play the friendly game. Roony Bardghji, … Read more

Keibert Ruiz is a bright spot in struggling Nationals offense

The Washington Nationals offense has been slumping to start the season. They have been striking out far too much and have struggles with runners in scoring position. Guys like Dylan Crews, Josh Bell, Jacob Young, and Luis Garcia Jr. have stumbled out of the gates, combining for just five hits. However, one guy who is … Read more