Football is the best way to unite territories. Barça, in particular, is more than just a club; it's a bridge between Catalan nations. The book Principality of BlaugranaThe book by Andorran journalist Àlex Terés presents, through anecdotes, an investigation that confirms myths surrounding the Barcelona club and the Principality, from the players' stays there to the largest fan clubs abroad. The National Archives of Andorra confirm that the first documented presence of Barça players in the Pyrenean country dates back to 1949, when four footballers—Joan and Mariano Gonzalvo Falcón, Josep Seguer, and Josep Canal—reinforced FC Andorra in a friendly match during the Escaldes-Engordany festival. An unthinkable image today, where Barça players proudly wore the tricolor kit.

Perhaps you've already marked your return to training, the gym, or your favorite sport for September on your calendar. The question is: have you planned your preseason? Proper physical preparation before resuming sports activity can make a big difference to the health, performance, and longevity of any sports enthusiast. Experts warn of the importance of regular exercise for a healthy life. In the same way that professional athletes begin preparing for the upcoming season—and do so with good planning—non-professional athletes should also undergo good physical preparation before resuming physical activity. Traumatology professionals and sports medicine specialists at Clínica Diagonal recommend following five key tips for a successful preseason and returning strong in September.

Show the best version of yourself. It's the mentality that Kobe Bryant had, the inspiration for the away kit debuted today in South Korea, during his glorious time in the NBA. A way of seeing the sport that Hansi Flick also applies. Despite being preseason, the German coach demands the maximum, and it pays off on the pitch. One of those who applies it most on this Asian tour is Lamine Yamal. The winger from Rocafonda generated all three of Barça's goals in the first half, two of them from Barça's new number 10. Everything remains the same as last season: effectiveness in attack and the need to improve in defense, with the goal of conceding fewer goals (3-7).

With virtually no time to try the famous Kobe beef, Barça took to the Noevir Stadium for the first match of an Asian Tour fraught with uncertainty. Hansi Flick's team, debuting their new kit, were intense and clear-headed, both in their ball-playing and in their pressing after losses, despite playing against a team in the midst of the Japanese league. Goals from Eric García, Roony Bardghji, and Dro gave Asia its first win (1-3) in a match marked by the debuts of Rashford and Joan Garcia.