24 July 2011

United States tour in detail

24.07.2011 14:33  www.fcbarcelona.cat
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. Open doors training 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 the Nike Store 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 
19.00. Training session open to fans 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 
16.00. Unicef event. Venue to be confirmed 
19.00. Open door 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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