FC Barcelona has officially announced the signing of promising young Ecuadorian player Josué Caicedo to strengthen their reserve team. The 18-year-old left-back was signed from Liga de Quito on a season-long loan deal, complete with an option for a permanent purchase at the end of the 2026/2027 season.
On the other hand, the climate of Ecuador's domestic football is shrouded in gloom. The derby match dubbed Clásico del Astillero between Club Sport Emelec and Barcelona SC, which ended in a goalless draw, instead concluded on a sour note. Emelec's management strongly condemned the acts of vandalism that occurred before the match, which resulted in damage to the power supply at Capwell Stadium as well as an attack on the Barcelona SC delegation.
Meanwhile, the world's attention is now focused on the continuation of the World Cup, which has entered its crucial phase. A fierce duel between France and Spain in Texas is scheduled to take place this Tuesday as the opening match of the semi-finals. The winner of that match will face the winner of the game between England and Argentina, which will be played on Wednesday, to compete for a place in the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19.
