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25.08.2010 14:01

Villa and Adriano meet fans

Roger Bogunyà


David Villa and Adriano Correia were taken aback by the incredible reception that they were given at the Congreso de Peñas (Supporters’ Clubs Congress) 2010.


Celebrating their 50th year the members were enjoying the event when the two new arrivals this summer paid a surprise visit and were met with a rapturous welcome at the Palau de Congressos de Barcelona. Accompanied the Head of External Relations at Barça both Villa and Adriano turned up along with the Spanish Super Cup trophy.

Villa thankful

2010-08-25_CONGRES_DE_PENYES_028.jpg“Thanks for all your support,” Villa told the congress. “It is another example of why this club is so I want to thank everyone for the reception. I have only been here a short while, but I have been shown great affection and I promise that I will do all I can to pay you all back.”

Adriano delighted

2010-08-25_CONGRES_DE_PENYES_032.jpgAdriano also spoke to the fans. “It is a pleasure to come here and meet so many people who are devoted to Barça and to receive such a great welcome,” he stated. “When you join a club as big as Barça you really do notice it. We are delighted to see everyone and we hope to have a history-making season. We have started well and won the Spanish Super Cup. Like Villa I will give everything for these colours.”

Both players are set to participate in the 45th Trofeo Joan Gamper game on Wednesday evening in Camp Nou against AC Milan.
Villa and Adriano meet fans
Estiarte feels lucky
Manel Estiarte, the Blaugrana Head of External Relations, told the Congreso de Peñas 2010: “I am very fortunate to work for the club and to be with the players every day. I can guarantee they work hard and are great people. Above all though, I have the luck to work for a club that has people like you as supporters. The players will do everything they can to make you proud of them.”


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