16 Apr 2015

Barca, United set for US duel

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Manchester United (AFP)

London - European heavyweights Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United will take part in this year's International Champions Cup friendly tournament in the United States, organisers have announced on Wednesday.

The 10-team line-up for the competition, won by United in 2014, also features Paris Saint-Germain, Porto, Fiorentina, Mexico's Club America, New York Red Bulls, Los Angeles Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes.

The format for the tournament and the match venues have not yet been announced, but it will take place between July 11 and August 5, prior to the start of the 2015-16 European season.

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