This maybe off topic, however, FC Barcelona and right now the worlds undoubtedly best soccer player has received a jersey from the L.A. Lakers. The NBA has the power to do anything and of course market off of FC Barcelona fans based in L.A. which is a great number.
The Lakers will be playing a pre-season game against FC Barcelona club on October 7th, however, Messi won’t be around due to obligations and games with his National Team Argentina.
With the marks of top Spanish National teams and figures such as Rafael Nadal who just won the Wimbledon after a 44 year drought for Spanish Players and the Spanish Soccer team who also won the Euro2008 after not winning in the 40s. The national teams for Spain both women and men are hoping to follow in those footsteps in Pekin during the Olympic Summer Basketball Games!