FC Barcelona plans camp next summer in San Antonio

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Spanish soccer power FC Barcelona announced Monday that it will hold a camp in San Antonio next summer, a move to expand its presence in the United States.

FC Barcelona is one of the most successful clubs in Spain, with a roster featuring international stars such as Lionel Messi, Neymar, Luis Suarez and Andres Iniesta.

The youth developmental program will be July 10-14 at the South Texas Area Regional Soccer Complex, adjacent to Toyota Field. The event is open to boys and girls, ages 6-16. Official coaches from FC Barcelona will conduct the camp in San Antonio.

According to a press release, participants in the camp will receive the same instruction as FC Barcelona's top club.

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Also, a group of selected player from the camp will be invited to train at FC Barcelona headquarters in Spain.

To register for the camp, log on to http://camps.fcbarcelona.us/dates-locations/san-antonio-tx-2017-camp-registration/