Stop the bus, we want a Wii, say Barca boys

Lionel Messi and company were amongst those affected by this week’s air traffic chaos. But Barcelona had a luxurious back-up plan for their trip to Milan. David Shonfield reports

FORTY SIX feet long, 12 feet high, 480 horsepower... from the outside, it’s the standard Scania luxury coach. But inside, things are a bit different.

For a start the standard coaches are built to carry 53 passengers. Leather seats and climate control are standard of course. Inside it’s quieter than most luxury cars. But to carry superstars, you need more than five-star comfort.