Barcelona Transfer News: Barcelona have completed the signing of England winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle on a five-year deal (reported around €70–€80m plus add-ons), with the move delayed by paperwork before his unveiling in fluent Spanish. World Cup Build-Up: Spain are tipped as World Cup 2026 favourites in a Goldman Sachs model (26% chance), while Athletic’s Nico Williams says he may miss Spain’s opener against Cape Verde due to injury but hopes to be ready for later group games. Pope Visit & Economy: Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain is expected to bring major tourism and jobs, with organisers citing hotel occupancy up to 90% in Barcelona and over €100m in economic impact. EU Policy: Spain backs stronger EU-level supervision of capital markets, aligning with Germany, France, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands to shift oversight toward ESMA in Paris. Energy & Power Supply: The European Commission has approved Spain’s €9bn capacity mechanism to keep electricity reliable during scarcity, managed by Red Eléctrica. Controversy in Tennis: Spanish player Rafael Jodar denies shoving a ball girl at Roland Garros after viral footage, saying he was signalling to his father. Sports Schedule: The 2026 Champions League final (PSG vs Arsenal) is set for 6:00 PM in mainland Spain, with free viewing via TVE/RTVE Play.