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| Spanish professional football FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta had an interview with Sports Chosun at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul on the 31st. Chairman Laporta posing after the interview. Reporter Huh Sang-wook @sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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Barcelona's third career visit to Korea, Ronaldinho in 2004, Lionel Messi in 2010, and Ramin Yamal in 2025.
Born in 2007 in Supernova'The Son of La Masia'Yamal is truly the world's football trend. Yamal, who inherited Messi's 'Varsha No. 10' in his first friendly match against FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 31st, proved with his whole body why he is the trend of world soccer. Yamal warmed up his senses with a brilliant dribble that beat two defenders at the start of the first half and became the starting point of his first goal in the eighth minute of the first half. Robert Lewandowski cheered when Yamal's shot bounced off the post in a one-on-one chance. In the 14th minute of the first half, a shot that hit three defenders high in front of them and lightly from outside the box shook the net. Another Yamal flashed just before the end of the first half, when Seoul Cho Young-wook and Yazan scored consecutive goals and were 2-2. He took over Dani Olmo's kill pass, peeled off the defense, scored multiple goals with a sensational left-footed shot, and blew a sweet hand kiss. A 'snow-flavored' soccer that cools down the heat in midsummer. "'62,483 people' responded to the Korean fans' enthusiastic support with a brilliant one-man show.
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| A match between FC Barcelona and FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 31st, twice for Team Ramin Yamal? He is happy to score a goal. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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Speaking at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Jongno-gu, Seoul ahead of the match, Laporta smiled broadly when he named Ronaldinho, Messi and Yamal `The Three Superstars by the Time of Korea`. is "3 football geniuses. Messi and Yamal both expressed La Masia's pride, saying, "They were the first team players when I was the chairman." "I'm very proud to see Yamal grow up by promoting him to the first team at the age of 15. He is a young but mature player. It shows the best professionalism in every training and game. Every movement on the ground makes the fans fall in love."
When asked about Yamal's value as the owner, Laporta tapped his left chest and said, `I will answer with words that are part of our Barcelona emblem.' He is the same player as the heart of Barcelona. While expressing infinite affection for Yamal, he was extremely wary of the spotlight focused on one player. "It's always a team that's important in football. Players are only meaningful when they contribute to the team with their talents. One player can't represent the team."
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| Spanish professional football FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta had an interview with Sports Chosun at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul on the 31st. Chairman Laporta posing after the interview. Reporter Huh Sang-wook @sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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| Coach Han Ji-flick is watching the match between FC Barcelona and FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 31st. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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| A match between FC Barcelona and FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 31st, and Ramin Yamal is delighted after scoring a comeback goal. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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Last season, when Han Ji-Flick took the helm for the first time, Warsaw won La Liga, Copadelay, Super Cup, and made the semifinals of the European Champions League. When asked about his chemistry with Flick during his first pre-season Asian tour, Laporta immediately replied, `I respect him.' "He is a responsible, experienced, knowledgeable and determined coach, but at the same time he is delicate. He is coordinating the first-team team, which is a mixture of young and talented players such as Ramin Yamal and experienced players such as Lewandowski and Hafinha. It is not easy, and the director's capabilities are well revealed. I have a very good relationship with him personally," he said with a smile.
Asked if his goal for the next season is 'Quadruple (four wins)' since he did 'Treble (three wins)', Laporta said "Four trophies? It's the dream of all the teams..." he said with a big smile. "Our goal is to win every contest we participate in. We are trying to seize the opportunity, and we have the capacity to win any competition. Of course, sports are not easy to win just one team. We pride ourselves on our role as an exemplary team in football and are favourites in every competition. The goal is to win all competitions while showing high-quality performances in our own authentic style while respecting our opponents." "Last season was a historic season. Won La Liga, Copadelay and Super Cup. At the end of the season, he encouraged the players to analyze why and improve if there are any goals that have not been achieved. "I will also try to win the European Champions League (which I did not achieve)," he said, expressing his ambition for 'quadruple'.
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| Spanish professional football FC Barcelona President Joan Laporta has an interview with Sports Chosun at the Four Seasons Hotel in Gwanghwamun, Seoul on the 31st. Reporter Huh Sang-wook @sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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| Rashford is playing a match between FC Barcelona and FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 31st. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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| The match between FC Barcelona and FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 31st, Lingard is replaced in the second half and passes by Rashford. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.07.31/ |
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Barcelona announced the signing of Marcus Rashford ahead of the Asian Tour. At the start of the second half of the friendly match against FC Seoul, Rashford was deployed, and a surprise Manchester United derby with the 'Seoul Captain" Jesse Lingard was also made. On Rashford's recruitment process, Laporta said "He is a sincere and good player. Most of all, I appreciate that you wanted to come to Barcelona"Our sports director has been watching steadily since last season. Rashford is the best player in the Premier League and has won several England's best player awards. Despite going through difficult times, he is a player who does his best every moment to become a champion. I talked to Rashford, and he said, "I'm aiming to win Barcelona's European Champions League title in the new season and England's North-China World Cup title." "The Barcelona Foundation is also very satisfied with Rashford's social contribution activities, as he is more active than anyone else." he tipped off. "We stand for the value of 'more than a club". Sports is a platform that shares communication and value beyond simple competition. We try to make the world better through soccer. Barcelona wants to become a textbook not only in football but also in social responsibility, share Catalan culture, identity and values with the world, and join forces with various organizations and people who want to contribute to society."
Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
