Being here, among the queuing locals waiting to pay tribute at the Matriz de Gondomar church, it was impossible not to think about roots: those that ground us, that keep us connected to where we come from, if we allow them to. It is obvious that Diogo Jota nourished his.

Deco’s top priority for Barcelona is Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. Some levels below Diaz on Barcelona’s wishlist is Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old is on the Catalans’ radar, but a move does not seem imminent as they prioritise Diaz. Pol Ballús | The Athletic's Transfer DealSheet ⤵️

Barça get back to work on Sunday to start pre-season and this is what Hansi Flick will need to tackle - including a private chat with Ter Stegen that has already been planned. nytimes.com/athletic/64828…

Roony already joined the first-team with medical checks yesterday. Barça confirm the signing now. The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/64451…

Ter Stegen not involved in the first training session of the new season. He stayed in the gym. Barça does not specify if he's injured. Last week, Flick told him he would not start preseason as his nº1 choice. This saga had been coming for weeks. nytimes.com/athletic/64528…

Diaz, Rashford and Nkunku: An incisive dribbler, a driving winger and a poacher. Who should Barcelona sign? Nice piece by ⁦Thom Harris⁩ nytimes.com/athletic/64927…

🚨 Bayern Munich submit official bid to sign Luis Diaz from Liverpool. #FCBayern proposal worth €67.5m; rejected immediately today. #LFC value at €100m+ but informed suitors no plans to sell. Colombia int’l has made clear he wants to leave The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/63301…

Barcelona’s return to the Camp Nou for Gamper Trophy in serious doubt over council permit ⁦The Athletic | Football⁩ nytimes.com/athletic/64972…

Before taking over nº10 shirt ▪️Lionel Messi: 110 games, 7.370 minutes ▪️Lamine Yamal: 106 games, 7.517 minutes His age makes it mental, but Lamine Yamal has gone through every step to be *that guy* now. The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/64622…

🚨 Barcelona advancing on deal to sign Marcus Rashford from Man Utd. Offer via intermediaries loan + buy option. #MUFC have agreed - not done but final stages. Flick approves 27yo England int’l; suits #FCBarcelona on football/financial level The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/60776…

Why are Barça signing Rashford? Fresh new TAFP alongside the greats Ayo Akinwolere & Carl Anka The Athletic | Football podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/why…

Marcus Rashford is off to Barcelona - But what does this deal mean for his future? David Ornstein Pol Ballús & Carl Anka jump todays podcast. Listen Here 🎧: pod.fo/e/2ffa2f

EXCL: Barcelona striker Pau Victor is set to complete a permanent transfer to Braga in a deal that will be worth a €12million (£10.4m) fixed fee plus €3m (£2.5m) in add-ons. More from Pol Ballús nytimes.com/athletic/65106…

Inside Rashford’s loan move to Barcelona: Messaging Yamal, a €30m buy option and why ‘he will have to run’ The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/65127…

Hablamos en exclusiva con Pep Guardiola y nos cuenta cuándo se va a retirar del fútbol. Lamentablemente, parece que va a ser pronto. revistagq.com/articulo/pep-g…

Ter Stegen to undergo surgery in France today. What comes after, and if any further recovery time is disclosed, will have an impact on his situation. Especially after the words ‘three months’ caused a stir at the club last week. The Athletic | Football nytimes.com/athletic/65205…

Do shirt numbers still matter? We’ve had some deep discussions on the pod, but this one took us all well off piste. With Stuart James Jack Lang + Pol Ballús Listen here 🎧: pod.fo/e/3061d4

Lamine Yamal back at it, first two goals with the #10. It felt like he was not up for ending up the first half 2-2 and decided to score one more time just before the break.