An insight into some of the contenders to join the captaincy group at La Liga giants Barcelona this summer has been forthcoming online.According to Mundo Deportivo, four players have emerged as

Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and veteran striker Robert Lewandowski are among those who could be handed even more responsibility in the coming weeks.

The Japanese tour, which had been canceled, has been revived. Barcelona left for Japan, the first leg of its Asian tour, on the 25th (Korean time). Barcelona will clash with J-League Vissel Kobe in Kobe,

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has pledged his support to Lamine Yamal over the winger’s controversial birthday party, insisting his only issue with the event is that he did not attend it himself.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has rejected criticism of Lamine Yamal for his 18th birthday celebrations. Local government have protested against the Barca superkid after his party featured artists and dwarves. Laporta told Mundo Deportivo: "It was an extraordinary party. Everyone was very elegant and had a great time. I regret not being there.

Lamine Yamal will switch to the No. 10 jersey at Barcelona, the same number Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi wore for the Catalan club.

The iconic shirt worn by Lionel Messi, Maradona and Ronaldinho now has a new bearer in teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal

"Lamine Yamal will be wearing the coveted No. 10 jersey for FC Barcelona next season. On the day that he signed his extended contract until 2031, the player who recently turned 18, received the shirt bearing the famous number from president Joan Laporta", the club announced.

Lamine Yamal is facing backlash for allegedly hiring people with dwarfism as entertainers at his 18th birthday party

Marcus Rashford's loan move to Barcelona came after months of behind-the-scenes communication, including regular messages to Lamine Yamal. The Manchester United forward had made it clear he wanted to leave Old Trafford this summer,