Yes, everything closes so much earlier than Hull. First went to Barcelona in 1973. Franco was still in charge then. Still a vibrant place compared to the UK then. Was there when Cruyff first played in 3 pre season friendlies, everyone sold out, 126,000. No doubt Madrid fans said that was only because there eff all to do there.Now, like Amsterdam it has been spoilt, though others would say enriched, by the hordes of arrivals from around the world. Neither place has the same feel that it did then. Mind you everything changes. My mate worked in construction in Berlin in the 1970s. Said it was a lot more interesting with the Wall there and going over to the other side. Though I doubt Berliners and a lot of East Germans would have gone along with that.
Wonder if the lure of the black away / second kit will persuade Messi to come to KCMKM? Hopefully the delay in new shipment of kit won't put him off... crap that'll be the reason he won't come...
Edit - try this instead of Jack Grealish Lionel Messi has officially left Barcelona. The reason why makes our situation of loaning one out before we can a loan in, somewhat poor relation-ish by comparison. Barcelona's debt - 1.173 billion. Wage bill 110% of income. Messi wages old contract - 45 million after tax. Offered new contract for 5 years at 20 million. Barcelona, the Viv Nicholson of football clubs. https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...elona-after-obstacles-thwart-contract-renewal
Some of the younger posters will have to Google that. Just think, that win would have let you buy a football club back then.