Anthony Gordon has completed a £70 million move to Barcelona, and he’s already made one thing clear: he’s had eyes on this move for longer than anyone thought.

The Newcastle winger’s transfer to the Nou Camp is the first big move of the summer, not least because the window hasn’t even officially opened yet. The Blaugrana have moved quickly to secure one of the Premier League’s most in-demand players, and the fact that they were willing to trigger a deal of this size before the market formally swings open, speaks volumes about how highly the Catalan club regard the 25-year-old.

It’s the opportunity of a lifetime, and by the looks of his first interview, he’s been prepping for this moment for some time.

Anthony Gordon Stuns With Fluent Spanish in First Barcelona Interview

If supporters needed any early indication that Gordon is taking the move seriously, they got it almost immediately.

Rather than conduct his first interview as a Barcelona player through an interpreter, Gordon spoke directly to the media in fluent Spanish, something that will earn him enormous goodwill from the fanbase before he’s even kicked a ball.

It’s the sort of gesture that might seem small on the surface, but in reality, it signals a great deal. Learning a language to that level of fluency takes months of work, which means Gordon was preparing for this move long before it was made public. This wasn’t a player dragged reluctantly across Europe; this was someone who wanted to be there and did everything in his power to be ready.

In the interview itself, Gordon spoke with quiet confidence about what lies ahead. “I am ready for this challenge,” he said in Spanish. He also addressed what the move means to him on a personal level, adding:

Watch Gordon’s Spanish interview below:

Short statements, perhaps, but delivered with a conviction that will resonate with supporters who’ve seen too many high-profile signings arrive at Camp Nou looking more interested in the destination than the work required to justify it.

The Spanish wasn’t a last-minute effort to impress reporters; it’s been years in the making.

What Gordon’s Arrival Means For Barcelona’s Season Ahead

From Barcelona’s perspective, the timing and the profile of this signing make a great deal of sense. The club have been building their attacking options with an eye on reclaiming dominance in the Champions League, and it doesn’t look as though it’s stopping at Gordon, with Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez on their radar too. Gordon himself made clear that silverware is what’s driving him. He spoke of having a “burning fire” to win the Champions League.

The fact that this deal has been done, and other transfers are on the horizon, shows that Barcelona’s financial issues look to be a thing of the past. They no longer have to rely on shrewd free agent signings and loan deals and can spend big much like everyone else.

For Gordon himself, the journey from Everton’s academy to the Nou Camp is the stuff of football fairytales. But the fluent Spanish, the composed interview, and the quiet determination in his words suggest that he’s serious about his future in Barcelona, and it’s more about winning than it is the fairytale.

There’s a Mexican standoff heading into the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, as Liga MX rivals Toluca and Tigres clash in a match of epic proportions.

Toluca will play host to the contest in search of a third Champions Cup title, previously winning the competition in 1968 and 2003, while they made the final as recently as the 2013/14 season.

As for their opponents, Tigres, the club are looking to lift the trophy for a second time, having won it for the first time back in 2020 after three final appearances in four years without success.

Both sides saw off Major League Soccer (MLS) opposition to make it all the way to the final, but only one will be able to win the Champions Cup and declare themselves as the 2026 winners.

Toluca vs Tigres TV Channels & Streams

• Date: May 30, 2026
• Kick-off Time: 8pm ET (6pm local)

The CONCACAF Champions Cup final will be taking place on May 30 in Mexico, while in Europe it will be broadcast live in the early hours of May 31, due to time difference. The game is scheduled to kick off at 8pm ET (6pm local time).

You can see a list of TV broadcasters and streams below.

The YouTube livestream can be found for free on the official CONCACAF YouTube channel.

CONCACAF Champions Cup Final Preview

Toluca come into the Champions Cup final as slight favourites, having secured a home advantage for the match against Tigres, in an attempt to seal a third title.

Both clubs made it to the quarter-finals of the Clausura in Liga MX, with the former knocked out by Pachuca over two legs earlier this month, while the latter missed out to Chivas.

Tigres come into the tie with some better form, winning four of their last five across all competitions, compared to the home side’s two wins in five.

Recent head-to-head history has the two teams evenly matched, with two wins each across the last five meetings, with one draw thrown into the mix in the most recent encounter back in January this year.

Toluca vs Tigres Highlights

Highlights for the Champions Cup clash between Toluca and Tigres are available after the match on the official CONCACAF YouTube channel.

This is set to include key highlights, as well as the full livestream to watch all the match all over again, in case you missed all of the action live.

Paul Scholes claimed England have no chance of winning the 2026 World Cup without three players.

England are among the favourites to go all the way in North America for this summer’s World Cup. Thomas Tuchel and Harry Kane are tasked with leading England’s charge as the Three Lions are aiming to win their first World Cup since 1966.

They face old Croatia, Ghana and Panama in Group L, having qualified for the World Cup in dominant fashion, winning each of their eight qualifiers.

Tuchel announced his 26-man squad last week, naming the likes of Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham. Rogers has emerged as a key player under Tuchel, having excelled in the No.10 position in the World Cup qualifiers.

The Aston Villa star, who helped his side win the Europa League and secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, has been tipped to start at the World Cup ahead of the Real Madrid man.

But Scholes has backed Bellingham and believes he should be in the starting XI when England open their campaign on June 17.

That’s judging by his comments in October after Bellingham was left out of the England squad for their game against Latvia last year. Scholes also couldn’t believe Phil Foden and Jack Grealish weren’t in Tuchel’s squad last October, with both players failing to make the German boss’ World Cup squad.

“I was a little bit surprised. Those three players, they have to be in his squad and they will be in his squad for the World Cup,” Scholes said on The Overlap.

“If you look at the squad now, you would say they have virtually no chance of winning the World Cup. Even with those three players, it’s still a big ask, but it gives you more of a chance of winning the cup.

“Jude Bellingham has missed a little bit of football, but he’s fit now so I would have brought him back in. Thomas Tuchel hasn’t got many games left now until the World Cup actually starts. It’s only the November break and then the March one and then we’re there so we need to get these players playing.”

A lot has happened since October, with Bellingham the only one of the three to make England’s World Cup squad.

Jude Bellingham

After missing England’s 5-0 victory over Latvia, Bellingham returned to the fold as a substitute against Serbia before returning to the starting XI in their 2-0 win over Albania.

The 22-year-old went on to make 40 appearances across all competitions for Real, who endured an underwhelming 2025/26 campaign after failing to win a single piece of silverware.

He has scored eight goals this season and made Tuchel’s squad, but whether he starts remains one of the big talking points about the team.

Jack Grealish

Grealish almost forced his way back into the England reckoning following his performances for Everton after joining the club on loan from Manchester City this season.

Despite his stellar outings for Everton, he was omitted from Tuchel’s squad in October, which included a friendly against Wales and a World Cup qualifier versus Latvia.

But his chances of making Tuchel’s World Cup squad were dashed after he suffered a season-ending injury in January. He suffered a foot injury that required surgery, ruling him out of this summer’s tournament.

Phil Foden

Foden was in Tuchel’s party for England’s friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March, playing in both games, and featured in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

However, the 26-year-old was overlooked for the World Cup after suffering a dip in form at Manchester City, where he fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola.

He played a bit part role in the business end of the season, with Tuchel opting to leave him at home. Foden was one of the biggest names to be left out of England’s World Cup squad.