FC Barcelona's transfer choices and Bilbao football incidents highlight Spanish sports scene

FC Barcelona has ruled out Brazilian striker João Pedro, keeping its focus on signing Argentine forward Julián Álvarez. The club also linked to Polish centre‑back Olek Balcerowski as a potential interior reinforcement, though no deal is confirmed.

In Bilbao, police identified 17 people after a group attempted to sabotage the giant screen set up for the Spain‑Argentina World Cup final, throwing objects and pulling down cables. The incident was followed by a protest demanding official recognition of the Basque national team (Euskal Selekzioa).

Elsewhere in Spanish sport, Lleida’s basketball team EliLerna is maintaining a calm, long‑term project, extending contracts with key players such as James Batemon and Melvin Ejim through 2028. Meanwhile, FC Andorra concluded a ten‑day pre‑season camp in San Pedro del Pinatar, playing two friendlies and integrating eight new signings as part of its preparation for the upcoming league season.