POSTED: Thursday May 28th 2009
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Madrid 2016 Olympic bid congratulates Barcelona’s footballers

Barcelona won the Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome

 
Madrid, 28 May 2009 - Mercedes Coghen, Madrid 2016 bid chief, has congratulated Barcelona on its spectacular win in the Champions League at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome last night. Josep Guardiola’s side beat the defending British team 2-0 in an exciting match which showed off the Spaniards’ expertise and passion on the pitch.
 
“Barcelona is playing extremely well and they are terrific exponents of the game of football which has a truly international following,” said Madrid 2016 bid chief Mercedes Coghen. “We congratulate them all for being brilliant ambassadors for sport, competing at the highest level and winning.”
 
Players Xavi, Iniesta and Messi put in impressive performances with goals scored by Eto’o and Messi. The side adds the trophy to victories in La Liga and the Spanish Cup, making a hat trick of wins. This also means Barcelona is now the best football team in Europe, with some claiming it to be the strongest in the world.
 
“We have a love for football in Spain which is part of our passion for sport in general. This victory is inspiring for everyone involved with sport and once again proves how Spain is at the top of its game,” added Ms Coghen.
 
The IOC vote for 2016 Games host city takes place on 2nd October in Copenhagen.

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