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20.06.2007 12:15

Asian Tour Dates

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FC Barcelona have announced the dates of the club's Asian tour this summer. The first team will travel to the Far East between August 3 and 11 and play three friendly encounter against teams in China, Japan and Hong Kong.

Unlike last summer's tour, this year the trip will be limited to nine days, which includes the travelling to and from the Far East. During their stay, Barça will take on Beijin Guoan in China, Yokohama Marinos in Japan and the Mission Hills Invitation XI in Hong Kong.

China and Japan

The first of the three games will take place on August 5 when the Blaugrana will play Beijing Guoan in the Beijing Fengtai Stadium. The next outing will be in Tokyo on August 7, when Frank Rijkaard's side will play Yokohama Marinos. Barça will face the Japanese outfit for the third time in the last two years.

Third Game In Hong Kong

The final game of the tour will take place on August 10 and will be in Hong Kong against a side known as the Mission Hills Invitation XI. The hosts will be made of players from two local clubs, Kitchee FC and Happy Valley FC.