Aug 1, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC

Barcelona youth striker Hamza Abdelkarim shines in pre-season draw

18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim scored twice for Barcelona in a 2-2 pre-season draw against Birmingham City.

Barcelona's 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim impressed during the club's pre-season opener against Birmingham City in England, scoring twice to secure a 2-2 draw.

The young forward elected to forgo his summer vacation to participate in pre-season preparations under head coach Hansi Flick. Abdelkarim's performance highlighted his potential to provide depth in Barcelona's attacking lineup for the upcoming campaign. Flick included the teenager in the senior squad following his dedicated effort to join early training sessions, marking a strong start for the youngster as he aims to earn a spot in the first-team rotation.

Sources: Canarias7.

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Ferrari unveils limited-edition 12Cilindri Manuale grand tourer with manual transmission

Ferrari has introduced the limited-edition 12Cilindri Manuale, its first vehicle in over a decade to feature a manual transmission and clutch pedal.

Italian luxury automaker Ferrari has unveiled the 12Cilindri Manuale grand tourer, marking the company's first new vehicle in over ten years to feature a traditional manual gearbox and clutch pedal.

The limited-run model features a front-mounted engine and a two-seater layout, with production strictly capped at 1,499 units. All available vehicles in the production run have already been claimed. The launch highlights Ferrari's ongoing emphasis on its historic design roots, coming shortly after public criticism regarding the unconventional exterior aesthetics of Luce, the brand's debut electric vehicle project.

Sources: Investor.bg.

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Cassette tapes experience revival following vinyl sales surge

Cassette tapes are making a commercial comeback following the vinyl boom, with manufacturers launching new portable hardware in major retail outlets.

Retailers and audio manufacturers are capitalizing on physical media nostalgia as cassette tapes experience a market resurgence following the multi-million-dollar boom in vinyl records.

In high-end retail venues such as London’s Selfridges department store, modern cassette players are being showcased alongside contemporary consumer electronics. French company We Are Rewind recently introduced a limited-edition cassette player priced at £159 ($212), bundled with a cassette release of Elvis Presley’s 1957 Christmas album.

The trend reflects a growing demand for retro physical audio formats among consumers, prompting hardware brands to reintroduce portable cassette technology to global consumer markets.

Sources: Investor.bg