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Barcelona release roster for World Football Challenge

July 25, FC Barcelona released their travel roster for their three matches in the Herbalife World Football Challenge this summer, where they'll face Manchester United in Landover, Maryland, CD Guadalajara in Miami, and Club America in Arlington, Texas.

The reigning UEFA Champions League champion, led by manager Josep Guardiola, will feature Spanish National Team 2010 FIFA World Cup champions Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Gerard Pique, Pedro, Victor Valdez, Sergio Busquets and David Villa.

This Saturday, July 30, Barca's first match versus Manchester United is expected to sell out FedExField and will be broadcast live on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.

Click here for the complete World Football Challenge schedule.

FC BARCELONA TOUR ROSTER
GOALKEEPERS: Masip, Jose Manuel Pinto, Victor Valdez

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DEFENDERS: Eric Abidal, Balliu, Andreu Fontas, Maxwell, Muniesta, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Rosell

MIDFIELDERS: Sergio Busquets, Carmona, Jonathan dos Santos, Andres Iniesta, Seydou Keita, Riverola, Thiago, Xavi

FORWARDS: Ibrahim Afellay, Cuenca, Pedro, Jonathan Soriano, Jeffren Suarez, David Villa

MANAGER: Josep Guardiola

FC Barcelona World Football Challenge 2011 schedule

  • vs. Manchester United, Saturday, July 30, 7 p.m. ET, FedExField, Landover, MD
  • vs. CD Guadalajara, Wednesday, August 3, 8 pm ET, Sun Life Stadium, Miami, FL
  • vs. Club America, Saturday, August 6, 2 p.m. ET, Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX

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LE Eisenmenger is a freelance writer covering MLS for Hong Kong Jockey Club, the U.S. National Teams and American pro soccer as the National Soccer Examiner, and the New England Revolution and local clubs as the Boston Pro Soccer Examiner. Her work also appears in SoccerLens, US Soccer Players,...

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