Former Ireland underage international makes Barcelona first-team debut

“It was a massive experience, a massive achievement for me and my family. Words can't really describe how it felt walking out there.”

Former Ireland underage international makes Barcelona first-team debut
Thu, 08 Mar, 2018 - 17:38
Stephen Barry

A former Ireland underage international has made his debut for Barcelona's first team, writes Stephen Barry.

Marcus McGuane is the first English footballer to play for the storied Catalan club since Gary Lineker.

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