24.07.2011 14:33
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Next Thursday 28, Barça start their nine-day tour of the United States, participating in the Herbalife World Football Challenge which involves three friendliest, and various institutional activities to transmit the club’s values around the USA.
From July 28 to August 6,
the team will be visiting Washington,
Miami and Dallas
, thanks to Turkish Airlines, the main sponsor of this 2011
tour. The following is a detailed explanation of the expedition, including training sessions,
matches and events that the players Hill be attending.
Thursday, July 28
06.00. Arrival at Washington airport
11.30. Press conference in the Hotel including appearance of two players.
14.30. Visit to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation attended by Bill Gates, Sandro
Rosell, Josep Guardiola and two players
18.00. Inauguration of the Penya Blaugrana de Washington attended by Sandro Rosell
19.00. Training at RFK Stadium
Friday, July 29
09.00. Training at RFK Stadium
20.00. Training session at FedEx Field
21.00. Attendance of Redskins supper. Whole group will attend
Saturday, July 30
09.00. Training at RFK Stadium
19.00. Friendly match between FC Barcelona and Manchester United at the FedEx Field,
especially sponsored by Turkish Airlines
Sunday, July 31
09.00. Training at RFK Stadium
11.00. Charity match featuring the Friends of Mia Hamm (FC Barcelona ambassador in the USA),
with participation of Josep Guardiola and Andoni Zubizarreta.
17.30. Flight departs for Miami
20.00. Arrival at Miami airport
*All times are local (CET is six hours ahead of Washington)
Monday, August 1
09.00. Training at University of Miami
11.00. Visit by two players to Soccer Locker in Miami
14.15. Press conference by Josep Guardiola and a player at the hotel
17.30. Event involving FC Barcelona and ‘Pies Descalzos’ Foundation. Attended by
two representatives of each foundation
19.00. Training at University of Miami
Tuesday, August 2
09.00. Training at University of Miami
11.30. Visit to Seaquarium Discovery Cove where several players will be able to swim with
dolphins.
11.30. Visit to Campus FCB in Miami, situated in Kendall Soccer Park. Attendance by
representatives of FC Barcelona
20.00. Training session at Sun Life Stadium
20.00. Activity with the Penya Blaugrana de Miami at venue TBC. Attendance by representatives
of FC Barcelona.
Wednesday, August 3
09.00. Training at University of Miami
20.00. Friendly match between FC Barcelona and Chivas Guadalajara at the Sun Life Stadium.
*All times are local (CET is six hours ahead of Miami)
Thursday, August 4
09.00. Flight departs for Dallas
11.15. Arrival at Dallas airport
12.30. Visit to the Nike Store attended by two players
14.15. Press conference by Josep Guardiola and one player
19.00. Training at SM University
Friday, August 5
09.00. Training at SM University
14.30. Unicef event. Venue to be confirmed
19.00. Training session at Pizza Hut Stadium
Saturday, August 6
09:00. Training at SM University
15.00. Friendly match between FC Barcelona and Club America at the Cowboys Stadium
19.30. Departure of flight to Barcelona arranged by Turkish Airlines.
*All times are local (CET is seven hours ahead of Dallas)
Sunday, August 7
16.00. Arrival in Barcelona
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