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OnScene: ESPN FC's ICC updates from Real Madrid vs. Barcelona

ESPN FC was "OnScene" in the United States for the International Champions Cup preseason tournament, as Barcelona saw out a 3-2 win against rivals Real Madrid in front of a packed house in Miami. If you weren't there or watching, here's what you missed.
SATURDAY, July 29
The winning goal and more right here
Goals were at a premium in the Miami El Clasico with Gerard Pique's tidy finish proving to be the winner for Barcelona.
A full house in Miami, to no surprise
Tonight's attendance at #ElClasicoMiami: 66,014. Sold out. pic.twitter.com/WLH558DwT6— Sebastian Salazar (@SebiSalazarFUT) July 30, 2017
Messi's day is done
#Messi within reach. #ElClasicoMiami #ElClasicoxESPN #ElClasico #Barca #FCB #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/kbWoh5IIDu— Sebastian Salazar (@SebiSalazarFUT) July 30, 2017
A (good) weird mix of fans in Miami
Weird - but not in a bad way - seeing Barca and Real shirts so intermingled in the stands here in Miami.— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) July 30, 2017
Well that escalated quickly
And. Just. Like. That. #ElClasico pic.twitter.com/66GFynQYyE— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 30, 2017
Your Clasico starting XIs
Starting XI! #ElClásico pic.twitter.com/QWZxRRkMgS— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 30, 2017
Barcelona takes the...
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid in 1982: The last overseas Clasico was in Venezuela

This article has been updated since it was first published on March 10, 2017
The first Clasico to be played on U.S. soil, with La Liga rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona meeting at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on July 29, is sure to generate a lot more excitement than the only previous occasion when the two giants met on the other side of the Atlantic back in 1982.
The International Champions Cup (ICC) fixture on July 29 will be eagerly awaited by many fans in America and elsewhere, with local press...
Roles now reversed in Real Madrid and Barca's cantera vs. cartera debate

In a battle between not only two teams but two identities, El Clasico comes to Miami in the match that transcends sport.
For the first time in history, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid bring their epic rivalry to the United States.
Former France midfielder Christian Karembeu joins the FC crew to discuss Mbappe's link to Real Madrid and the Neymar saga.
When Real Madrid take the field at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday evening for a friendly against Barcelona, they will do as the reigning La Liga and European champions for the first time in 60 years.
Barca, meanwhile, are without either one of those titles having achieved four domestic and continental doubles over the course of the last 12 years. While it is far too early to talk of a seismic shift in power at the summit of European football, there are plenty of indicators...
The Clasico all-time XI without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

Sid Lowe rationalizes his decision to leave Ronaldo, Messi and more out of his all-time combined XI for Barca and Real.
Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop talk Clasico as the La Liga fixtures were released on Friday.
El Clasico is not just about Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, even if the two players have almost come to define the Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry in recent years.
In fact, there are dozens of others who deserve to be in an all-time combined XI; that's just the way it goes when you're sifting through the long histories of two of the planet's biggest and most successful clubs. So take this with a pinch of salt by all means -- the formation would be fluid, to say the least! -- but here are 11 of...
Barca, Real's ICC Clasico in Miami defined by Neymar, Bale uncertainty

In a battle between not only two teams but two identities, El Clasico comes to Miami in the match that transcends sport.
Gab Marcotti breaks down the latest in PSG's pursuit of Neymar and explains what it would take for him to leave Barcelona.
Toni Collins provides an update on Barcelona's ongoing Neymar saga and how they're handling it throughout the ICC.
ESPN FC's Sid Lowe and Julien Laurens reveal the truth behind the Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid reports.
Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop talk Clasico as the La Liga fixtures were released on Friday.
MIAMI -- We're a month away from the start of the European season, training camp is in full swing, and we could see, in the space of a few days, two of the greatest front threes -- and perhaps the most recognizable acronyms in football -- blown apart just as Real Madrid take on Barcelona in the Miami Clasico. And if they come, the seismic changes will be driven by money and market forces as much as sporting decisions by management.
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Cristiano Ronaldo gets locked out of hotel room in underwear in new ad

Another day, another commercial starring Cristiano Ronaldo in his underwear.
This time we see Real Madrid's finest accidentally locking himself out of his hotel room while wearing nothing but his smalls, only to be snapped by a mischievous maid.
It's good to see how fast I'm "shared" in the United States >#=M
Man United given hope in latest Bale pursuit, PSG closer to Neymar

Stewart Robson thinks Manchester United would be wise to continue their pursuit of Gareth Bale this transfer window.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out a move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.
ESPN FC's Steve Nicol is adamant that Gareth Bale is the clear-cut starter over any possible challengers and won't want to leave Real Madrid.
The football world is awash with gossip! Transfer Talk is monitoring the whispers ahead of all the summer moves. Check out the latest deals and potential deals here.
TOP STORY: United have clear path to Bale
Manchester United could finally be set to land Gareth Bale after being given encouragement from Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane that "anything can happen" before the transfer window closes on Aug. 31.
United have failed in attempts to sign Bale before. Sir Alex Ferguson missed out when...
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