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Messi Climbs To New Heights In Seattle
In advance of Wednesday's match versus Seattle Sounders FC, the Barcelona FC striker had a good look at the city.
Aug 5, 2009 12:25:59 AM
To commemorate FC Barcelona’s
2009 U.S. Tour, Argentine striker Lionel Messi, considered by many to be the world’s greatest
player, made the trek to the roof of Seattle’s historic Space Needle
where he showcased a commemorative scarf featuring the team marks of
both FC Barcelona and Seattle Sounders FC.
He then visited the famed observation deck, where he juggled the ball to the delight of the tourists visiting the landmark.
The Space Needle was built in 1962 in time for Seattle’s World Fair, and has remained the city’s main attraction. The image of the Needle is incorporated into the logo of Seattle Sounders FC, the successful MLS expansion club which faces FC Barcelona on Wednesday at sold-out Quest Field.
Barça defeated the LA Galaxy 2-1 in a memorable match at the historic Rose Bowl, where more than 93,000 watched the game, the most fans to attend a soccer game in the United States since the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
FC Barcelona continues on to San Francisco, to face CD Guadalajara on Saturday, August 8 at Candlestick Park.
Afterwards, Barcelona's players head back to Spain to defend three major titles - the La Liga trophy, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
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He then visited the famed observation deck, where he juggled the ball to the delight of the tourists visiting the landmark.
The Space Needle was built in 1962 in time for Seattle’s World Fair, and has remained the city’s main attraction. The image of the Needle is incorporated into the logo of Seattle Sounders FC, the successful MLS expansion club which faces FC Barcelona on Wednesday at sold-out Quest Field.
Barça defeated the LA Galaxy 2-1 in a memorable match at the historic Rose Bowl, where more than 93,000 watched the game, the most fans to attend a soccer game in the United States since the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
FC Barcelona continues on to San Francisco, to face CD Guadalajara on Saturday, August 8 at Candlestick Park.
Afterwards, Barcelona's players head back to Spain to defend three major titles - the La Liga trophy, the Champions League and the Copa del Rey.
Goal.com
For more on Spain click ahead to Goal.com's Spain homepage
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