soccerbyives.net - 2/24/2008
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As you read this morning, the Red Bulls will be playing a friendly against a high-profile European club on Aug. 7 at Giants Stadium. That opponent may not be Barcelona.
According to a source with knowledge of the negotiations, Barcelona is NOT the opponent for the Red Bulls' first high-profile international friendly since the Barcelona friendly in 2005. Just who is the opponent? I'm trying ...
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POLL: Real Madrid or Barcelona?
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... Now, we have the opportunity again. And though Barcelona seemed to be a lock for the game, as per the 99.999% nearly always right Ives, things have changed, and the field is once again wide open. ...
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