Two of the biggest clubs in the world, Barcelona and Manchester United have confirmed that they will be touring the U.S. in 2011.
Barcelona and Man United will take part in the World Football Challenge which will include games against other European powers, as well as MLS teams. The other teams taking part in the World Football Challenge are: Manchester United, Barcelona, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Club America and Chivas Guadalajara. Click for a list of all the International soccer friendlies this summer.
Because this is an off-year in the international footballing calendar, I fully expect all the teams to bring their best players to the U.S. That means fans can see Nani, Rooney, Xavi all live.
Barcelona U.S Tour Schedule
- July 30: Barcelona v Manchester United in Washington D.C. - Buy Barcelona v Manchester United Tickets
- August 3: Barcelona v Chivas De Guadalajara in Miami, FL – Buy Barcelona v Chivas Tickets
- August 6: Barcelona v Club America in Dallas TX. – Buy Barcelona v Club America Tickets
Manchester United U.S. Tour Schedule
- July 13: New England Revolution v Manchester United -Buy New England Revolution v Man United Tickets
- July 20: Seattle Sounders, Qwest Field, Seattle – Buy Seattle Sounders v Manchester United Tickets
- July 23″ Chicago Fire, Soldier Field, Chicago – Buy Chicago Fire v Manchester United Tickets
- July 27: MLS All-Star team, Red Bull Arena, New Jersey -Buy MLS All-Stars v Man United Tickets
- July 30: Barcelona, FedEx Field, Washington DC – - Buy Barcelona v Manchester United Tickets
For the Champions League Final, Nike created a video called Glory is Ours. Here is that video:
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barcelona vs manchester
At home we are known as United to the rest of the world we are Manchester.
Not true at all! There are two good teams in Manchester, city and united. Manchester united are not known ever known as just Manchester. That’s like calling real Madrid just Madrid.
In Italy Manchester United are simply called Manchester. Bill Onions is correct.
I second that, i’ve been in many countries… and Manchester Unidted.. is simply… MANCHESTER
That’s just ignorance! Both Manchester City and Manchester United are major soccer clubs, having been formed around 1880. Before World War Two, City were (just) the more successful of the two. Its only since WW2 when former City team captain Matt Busby took over as United manager, that United became more successful. This success has coincided with the era of mass media, and so United grabbed more media attention.
No matter what you are known by, Barcelona is the best
Ive always called the team Manchester as everyone else.
I heard Messi will most likely be playing for Argentina for some sort of competition in Qatar (of course…) during the time Barcelona will be in the United States. So if anyone plans on going to see Messi, I wouldn’t “waste” you money. (Personally, I think it would be stupid to go to see only one player, especially when both teams are loaded with amazing talent…but that’s just my opinion…)
Does anyone know when tickets go on sale for this?
I fully respect your opinion…..I can clearly see you haven’t seen enough Messi games, or seen him live…..you would fully understand
Messi isn’t the only one who would not be playing, I know Xavi takes summers off.
messi, mascherano, and alves will not be coming on this tour due to their international duties with Argentina and Brazil. These matches are still worth watching. Barca is #1
i love Barcelona
meesi will be their for sure because copa america final is july 24 2011.. Yeah!!!!!
I’m sure he’s going to want more than 6 days off… i wouldn’t count on him being there.
that game will be amazing I won’t miss it
Whoever comes will are sure to get our money’s worth.
Thank you
you realize that ibra plays for neither team right?
Well technically he is still a Barca player as he is on loan to Milan for the season. But I have removed him from the list.
man u r going to need to bring their reserve team to beat barca,
cause man u are not going to waste their time on beating barca with big player like rooney .
they can’t beat barcelona without their biggest stars.
@hasnain
hahaha ur comment may be old but that would NEVER happen.
im sure uve seen the champions league final by now?
BARCELONA ALL DAY EVERYDAY !!!!
WHEN DO TICKETS COME OUT??!?….:)
Tickets are expected to go on sale in late May Katherine
MESSI IS GOING TO SIGN MY SOCCER BALL IN SHIRT
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Since I seen barca last year , i am expecting my next time when i will be lucky to enjoy Messi
thanks for bring one of the best game ever….
Dónde se pueden comprar los boletos para Barcelona vs Manchester en Washington???
Estaran a la venta por Internet. De echo ya lo estan.
Manchester United vs. Barcelona (D.C.)
AMEN manutdgirl… you got it right on the money. Though I would love to see Messi in action. If I can see Chicharito do work I will be happy.
Exactly about Chicharito… I would love to see Nani too because I despise Messi so I would like someone with as good dribbling skills as Messi. GO MAN UNITED!!!
Is Messi coming or what?? I really need to know this??
Don’t know yet Evan. Depends on whether he plays for Argentina this summer and how much time Barca give him off to recover
He would make it for both teams.. He is that good.
i cant wait barca in DC i will not miss it and the tickets dont come out until late april
Well. well . well,, I hope the Barsa bring the whole team …I mean the real team!!….NO me vengan a decir al ultimo momento que van a enviar solo la banca…:( Que viva el FUTBOL…may be call soccer?
Hey guys… how much do u think the ticket fee will be?…. thanks for telling
Expect them to start around $65
Does anyone know if messi is playing? I’m going to the game just to see him play. Love him
Has not been announced Rosa. Depends on whether he plays in the Copa America for Argentina this summer.
Is Rooney coming? Berbatov? Chicirito? Nani
messi is going to sign my shirt and villa and picue
want to know if messi will play is the only reason i will spend 200 on front rows to take my son
It’s unknown Romi as he is expected to play for Argentina in the Copa America this summer and the date of the final is 7/24. I would expect Barcelona to give him some time off after that, but nothing has been confirmed
MANCHESTER UNITED NO 1.
man utd the club in the world is the champion in 28 may 2011
i love messi or argintina messi my favrat player
manchester va a vencer al barsa
¡ARRIVA EL MANCHESTER!
Viva el barca the best team on the world
Sin importar loalgunos digan
Simplemente los mejores jajaja
Congratulation to everyone going to watch the game
Van a ver alos mejores del mundo en ese deporte
K es el mas emocionante del mundo
the best team in the world is barcelona ! everybody know it
so viva barca viva all the team ! Surely there will be a good match
and of course barcalona it’s going to win because it deserves
guyzz…………no doubt man u gonna rocks and win the trophy and rooney will always be victorious than messi………………..
MANU WIL SIMPLY OVER CME OTHER TEAMS AND BARCA WIL BE THRASHED
come on united i love man.u
Barcelona is the best! and has always be. go Messi.
Barcelona 2 Man 0 or 1
50 50 I say, Barca is the better team passing, but with J Park and Anderson in the mid will put a lot of pressure. Most teams that have scored on Barca have been on rushing attacks right after defending and this is what Man U do best. Plus it also helps that they will be playing in England, a big advantage for Man U. If they where playing in another country I would say 60-40 in favor of Barca.
barca is goog but manu is beter
manchester e best:):):):)<3
Barcelona completely embarrassed Man utd at the champions league final 2011 !
To me it was just another training game for Barcelona !
WORLD CLASS performace by Barcelona !
BARCELONA or die !!
Q viva l barca. ….dnt hate my people ya’ll Need to understand that BARCELONA ITS THE BEST QUIT HATING!!!!!======)
i am gonna watch barcelona and man u WOOOW
Congrats Omer. I will be in DC too. Really looking forward to the match
Barcelona are the best team at the moment without a doubt.
But without the best player in the world, Messi, they are not the best.
They can’t keep relying on only one player.
united fans are gloryhunters !!!!
Baca vs Man u always good to watch . there are plenty of great players in both teams that are worthy of the money & time to watch them. I watched Barca & man u so many times & I never been disappointed even in their worst days .
The person who made this game deal happened is a friend of mine,& I assure you all that messi is not playing & that has been determined by the Barca’s management . It’s a dispointement but still ,it’s great to watch the rest of the players ,they all great or they wouldn’t be playing for the two if the best teams in the planet
barca 5-0 man………………………………………………..always support for messi
Barca is the best team in the world.Without messi, they still play best. when I am discourage, and watch them playing,is like they have solve my problem.