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Israeli Teen Oriyan Goren Impresses Barcelona Coach During Preseason Camp

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First reported by Mako · Aug 4, 2026

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Seventeen-year-old Israeli footballer Oriyan Goren impressed FC Barcelona's coach during preseason training in England, earning praise for his potential. Despite facing online criticism due to his nationality, he received public support from a leading Spanish journalist. Goren will continue with Barcelona's squad in Italy before joining the reserve team back in Spain.

01Oriyan Goren, 17, impressed Barcelona's first-team coach during preseason training in England.
02Coach Hans-Dieter Flick praised Goren's potential and called him a "huge talent."
03Catalan media labeled him an "unpolished diamond" and urged close monitoring of his progress.
04Goren faced pro-Palestinian online attacks due to his Israeli nationality.
05Spanish journalist Jaume Marset defended Goren, condemning discrimination and urging respect.
06Goren will continue preseason in Italy and then join Barcelona's reserve team.

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