FC Barcelona News: 11 September 2026; Barça salary cap increases, Deco backs Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or
Raphinha continues to make history – FC BarcelonaBrazilian scores for the fifth consecutive game and is now Barça’s fifth-highest scorer of all time in the Champions League. Five goals in four out of five games – FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona have…
WAF Context
Barcelona's salary cap has increased by approximately €150m to €582.769m following the summer transfer window, according to La Liga. Meanwhile, club figures including sporting director Deco and defender Joao Cancelo have publicly backed young winger Lamine Yamal for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. Yamal is among 30 nominees, with the winner announced in October. Separately, Brazilian forward Raphinha has scored in five consecutive matches and ranks fifth in Barcelona's all-time Champions League goalscoring list.
What we know
- Barcelona's La Liga salary cap rose by nearly €150m to €582.769m after the summer window closed.
- Sporting director Deco and defender Joao Cancelo have backed Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
- Raphinha has scored in five straight games and is Barcelona's fifth-highest Champions League scorer ever.
Why it matters
The salary cap increase gives Barcelona greater financial flexibility for squad investment and retention. Yamal's Ballon d'Or candidacy reflects Barcelona's emerging talent, whilst Raphinha's recent form highlights the club's attacking threat in European competition.
