Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez expressed his satisfaction with the level of the players during the friendly matches played during the Barca USA tour in preparation for the new season. Xavi was pleased with the USA tour after Barcelona beat New York Red Bulls. Speaking after the victory over the New York Red Bulls, Xavi said: “The pre-season tour was generally positive. We still have work to do, I’m satisfied, but there is still a long way to go" he said. Xavi spoke about Lewandowski’s performance after the match against New York Red Bulls. “Lewandowski is frustrated, but that is normal. It’s the same thing that happened to Luis Suárez when he came. He will end up scoring,” he said, per Barca Universal. Xavi was asked about the speculation surrounding De Jong following the match and said: ‘I don’t know if he’s going to stay, there’s still time and a lot of things can still happen. At the moment he’s part of the team, like everyone else.’ “I have not sent any signal to Frenkie de Jong. Let’s see what happens, there’s a lot of time left until August 31″, he said. Speaking of Ousmane Dembele, who scored against the New York Red Bulls, Xavi said: “I love Dembélé as a player. I trust him a lot and he knows it. Since I arrived, he has been making a difference, with 13 assists last year. Now imagine the footballer we would have if he starts scoring goals…” Ousmane Dembele and Memphis Depay scored the goals in front of a sellout crowd of 25,252 at Red Bull Arena as Barca finished their four-match tour unbeaten, which included a 1-0 win over rivals Real Madrid.

Real Madrid defeated Juventus 2-0 on early Sunday at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California with goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio in the friendly match that brought them together in preparation for the new season. Real Madrid ended the first half of the match when the French star Karim Benzema opened the score in minute 19 with an ice-cold finish from the penalty spot. In the second half, Marco Asensio added the second goal of the Royal in the 69th minute of the match, after following Vallejo's cross-ball.

  Barcelona finished their 2022 United States tour and remains unbeaten in preseason thanks to a 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls at Red Bull Arena on early Sunday. The Blaugrana dominated the entire match and could have easily scored six or seven on another night, but had to settle for a two-goal victory and continue the good run in the preparations for the new campaign. Barcelona's two goals were scored by Frenchman Othman Dembele and Dutchman Memphis Depay in the 40th and 87th minutes of the match, which witnessed an expulsion from the New York Red Bulls, after the referee issued the red card in the face of Daniel Dillman in the 82nd minute. The Catalan played 4 games in its American camp, beating Inter Miami with a clean six, it's traditional rival Real Madrid 1-0, and finally over New York Red Bulls with a clean double, and tied with Juventus 2-2. Barcelona's opening fixture at home to Rayo Vallecano will be on Saturday 13 August.

Inter and Lyon drew 2-2 in this friendly, on Saturday evening, as part of the two teams’ preparations for the start of the next season’s competitions 2022-2023. Belgium's striker Romelu Lukaku opened for Inter in the 51st minute, as Nicolo Parilla added the second in the 65th minute, while the French team's two goals came from Alexandre Lacazette, in the 31st minute, and Rayan Chergui, the 65th minute, respectively. Full squad information for Inter Milan for the game: Goalkeeper: Onana Defenders: Bastoni, De Frey, D'Ambrosio.

According to Spanish media reports published on Thursday, the Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko is set to become a possible reinforcement for the Real Madrid strike force, as the club thinks the Bosnian is the perfect replacement option for Karim Benzema. Dzeko has already entered the list of players nominated to join Real Madrid squad. The Spanish AS Sports newspaper indicated that Edin Dzeko is the favorite option to become Karim Benzema's backup at Real Madrid. The newspaper added that so far it is difficult for the Royal team to enter the signing operations during the current summer transfer market due to the completion of the players. The newspaper pointed out that if Real Madrid wants to sign a striker during the coming period, there are great candidates for the choice of Inter Milan striker Edin Dzeko.

Atlético Madrid has secured the transfer of Argentina defender Nahuel Molina from Udinese during the current summer transfer period, the Spanish club said Thursday. Atlético said the 24-year-old Molina has agreed to sign a five-year contract. The right-back will help fill a void left by the departure of England’s Kieran Trippier midway through last season. Nahuel Molina underwent a medical examination in Madrid before signing the contract linking him to Roji Blancos until 2027. Although Atletico Madrid did not announce the financial value of the inclusion of Nahuel Molina, many media reports stated that the value of the deal amounted to 20 million euros.

  An Italian website praised Qatar's World Cup stadiums, which are preparing to host the 2022 World Cup. The Italian website Calcio D'Angelo stated that the World Cup stadiums in Qatar are not just stadiums, but rather architectural masterpieces and real jewels. The Italian site added: “Perhaps the most beautiful of these stadiums is the iconic Lusail Stadium, which will host the World Cup final on December 18.” Lusail Stadium is preparing for the first official match, which will bring Al-Arabi with Al-Rayyan in the second round of the league next August 11, while the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy will determine the official opening match of the stadium in the coming period. The design of this exceptional stadium is inspired by the interplay of light and shadow that characterizes the traditional Arab lighthouse lantern, or Fanar. Lusail Stadium's structure and façade also reflect the intricate inscriptions on food bowls, pots, and other pieces of art found throughout the Arab and Islamic world during the rise of civilization in the region.

Spain Press reports published on Thursday revealed that Barcelona will reportedly commit to keeping German goalkeeper Andre Ter Stegen and not exit during the current summer transfer period. The Catalan newspaper, "Sport", stated that despite the emergence of some news that Barcelona is considering offloading 30-year-old German goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen if they fail to cash in on Frenkie de Jong this summer, saying these news are fake. The newspaper added that Barca Sports and coach Xavi Hernandez do not think about the German goalkeeper exiting at all during the current period. SPORTS pointed out that there is great confidence in the German goalkeeper, hoping that he will return in the new season to his best levels. The newspaper concluded that Barca Board will negotiate with Ter Stegen to reduce his salary with Barcelona, as they will do with other players.

  Argentine defender Lisandro Martinez, a newcomer to Manchester United, confirmed that the Red Devils are considered one of the best clubs in the world. Lisandro, a newcomer to Manchester United, has spoken of his delight at joining the