Barcelona latest news today

Here are the latest news from Barcelona, Spain:

Sports

• FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi has been named the winner of the 2021 Ballon d'Or, his seventh time winning the award. (Source: ESPN)
• Barcelona has announced the signing of Ferran Torres from Manchester City for a reported fee of €55 million. (Source: Marca)
• The club has also announced the departure of defender Samuel Umtiti, who has joined Lecce on a season-long loan. (Source: AS)

Politics

• The Catalan government has announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from Spain in 2023. (Source: El País)
• The Spanish government has rejected the proposal, saying it would not be held. (Source: El Mundo)
• The Catalan president, Pere Aragonès, has called for international support for the independence movement. (Source: La Vanguardia)

Culture

• The Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art (MACBA) has reopened after a three-year renovation. (Source: The Art Newspaper)
• The city's famous La Boqueria market has been named one of the best in the world by the World's 50 Best Restaurants. (Source: The Guardian)
• The Barcelona Opera House has announced its 2022-2023 season, featuring performances by world-renowned artists. (Source: Opera News)

Economy

• The city's economy has been boosted by a surge in tourism, with over 10 million visitors expected this year. (Source: El Periódico)
• The Barcelona Stock Exchange has announced plans to launch a new cryptocurrency trading platform. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The city's port has seen a significant increase in cargo traffic, with a 10% increase in the first half of the year. (Source: Port of Barcelona)

Other News

• A heatwave has hit Barcelona, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C (95°F) in the coming days. (Source: El Mundo)
• The city's famous Park Güell has been closed due to a fire that broke out in the park. (Source: La Vanguardia)
• The Barcelona City Council has announced plans to introduce a new bike-sharing system in the city. (Source: El Periódico)

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