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28.04.2008 14:00
The team’s in Manchester
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The football first team has arrived in Manchester. After a two hour and twenty minute flight the Barça party landed in England at 1 pm local time (2 pm in Catalonia).
A Boeing 747 with 250 people on board took FC Barcelona to Manchester this Monday morning. The Barça party, led by club chairman Joan Laporta, consisted of the players, a large part of the Board, journalists and the first fans. Before boarding the plane the Barça players were cheered by numerous fans who had come to see them off from Barcelona airport.
Support from friends and family
Many of the first team players and Board members have been
accompanied by friends and family members. Albert Jorquera, who is still recovering from injury,
has also travelled to the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
A hundred fans
A hundred Barça fans also flew out on the plane to
Manchester alongside the players, directors and journalists. These fans are the first of almost
4,000 supporters
who will be in Manchester on Tuesday to cheer on Barça in what will be one of the most
important games of the season.
Training in the evening
Frank Rijkaard’s men will train this evening at 7 pm (8 pm in Catalonia) at Old Trafford.
Beforehand Rijkaard and Gianluca Zambrotta will be speaking to the media at a press conference set
for 6.15 pm.
Manchester United have had their pre-match training session at the club’s training
ground this Monday morning. Sir Alex Ferguson and one of his players will be answering questions
from the media at 2 pm.
