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Barcelona's talent factory

Monday, November 19, 2012

Jordi Alba speaks to UEFA Training Ground about La Masia, FC Barcelona's famed youth academy where players such as Xavi Hernández, Andrés Iniesta and Lionel Messi honed their talents.

Barcelona's talent factory
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