Barcelona aim to launch women's team in United States - vice president

Barcelona bounced back from their Champions League upset at Liverpool with a 2-0 win over Getafe. With Philippe Coutinho still struggling to adjust to life at Barcelona, compatriot Dani Alves feels says he needs to change his mentality if he wants to succeed. Lionel Messi's former teammate Dani Alves discusses the huge responsibility the Argentine currently has on his shoulders at Barcelona. Barcelona hope the success of their women's team in Europe this season will provide the springboard for a franchised side in the United States in the future, the Catalan club's vice president Jordi Mestre has told ESPN FC. Barca meet Lyon in the Women's Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday but continue to seek other ways to invest in women's football. The club are working on improving the academy sides which feed the first team, but have also re-opened talks to launch a women's team in...

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