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11/08/2003
Barcelona fly in for Candystripes glamour tie
Spanish soccer giants Barcelona jetted into Northern Ireland today ahead of tomorrow night's friendly against Derry City.
The match was organised by former SDLP leader and Foyle MP John Hume to help the League of Ireland club raise much needed funds.
Among the stars who arrived in the city today were new £21 million signing, Ronaldinho alongside Patrick Kluivert, Marc Overmars and Luis Enrique.
Tomorrow night's game kicks off at the Brandywell at 5.30pm. Before that the players and officials from the Catalan club will attend a number of functions in the city this evening.
(MB)
The match was organised by former SDLP leader and Foyle MP John Hume to help the League of Ireland club raise much needed funds.
Among the stars who arrived in the city today were new £21 million signing, Ronaldinho alongside Patrick Kluivert, Marc Overmars and Luis Enrique.
Tomorrow night's game kicks off at the Brandywell at 5.30pm. Before that the players and officials from the Catalan club will attend a number of functions in the city this evening.
(MB)
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