Barcelona are considering playing games at the city's Olympic Stadium until the renovation of Camp Nou is complete

As Barcelona prepares to return to their iconic Camp Nou for the 2025-26 season, speculation is mounting about a highly unusual event that could make headlines across world soccer.

La Liga champions Barcelona are set to cancel their planned return to the Spotify Camp Nou for their Joan Gamper Trophy clash against Como next month. The Blaugrana have not played in the iconic stadium since March 2023,

Barcelona’s pre-season has kicked off with intensity and intrigue, as Hansi Flick’s early decisions set the tone for a summer packed with transition. The Athletic ’s detailed reporting reveals how the German manager is wasting no time reshaping the squad, starting with a surprising move in goal and difficult transfer questions ahead.

Barcelona are planning to bring club legend Lionel Messi at the Camp Nou back for a tribute during the renovated stadium's grand reopening in the summer of 2026. Messi, who graduated from La Masia Academy and went on to become one of Barcelona's all-time greats,