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Trimmed Barcelona hopes to wow China
By Chen Xiangfeng (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-08-04 11:56
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FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina (L) and Dani Alves from Brazil pose before a news conference at a hotel in Seoul August 2, 2010. [Photo/Agencies] |
Barca's china record
Chinese soccer teams have challenged Barcelona four times since 2004 with a total scoreline reading a sad 21-0.
April 22, 2004: Barcelona gives the visiting Chinese national team, coached by Arie Haan, a 6-0 thumping in Nou Camp, even without Brazilian star Ronaldinho.
Aug 8, 2004: Barcelona makes its first China tour and beats Shanghai International United 3-0 at the Shanghai Stadium. Fewer than 10,000 spectators watch the game.
Aug 3, 2005: Barcelona has a friendly match with Shenzhen Jianlibao in Macao and records a 9-0 victory over the home team.
Aug 5, 2007: Barcelona makes its first appearance in Beijing with Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o, Lionel Messi, Deco, etc. and defeats Beijing Guo'an 3-0 at Fengtai Stadium. Twenty thousand fans attended the game.