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Lionel Messi and Neymar to miss Barcelona's United States tour

Lionel Messi (left) of Barcelona celebrates scoring their opening goal with teammate Neymar
Image: Lionel Messi and Neymar will sit out Barcelona's tour

Lionel Messi and Neymar have been left out of Barcelona's squad for the club’s three-match tour of the United States.

Argentina international Messi and Brazil striker Neymar have both been omitted after playing for their countries in the Copa America.

Several other internationals who played in the tournament have also been excused from the US tour, including goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, midfielder Javier Mascherano and full-back Dani Alves.

The Champions League winners have, however, included Luis Suarez in their squad.

The Uruguay striker missed the Copa America as he was still banned for biting Giorgio Chiellini at last year's World Cup.

Barcelona play three matches in the United States, opening their tour against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Pasadena Rose Bowl on Tuesday (4am Wednesday UK time) before facing Manchester United at the home of the San Francisco 49ers on Friday.

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They round off the tour with a game against Premier League champions Chelsea on Tuesday July 28 (1am Wednesday UK time) in Landover, Maryland.

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Barcelona squad:

Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Jordi Masip, Jose Suarez

Defenders: Gerard Pique, Marc Bartra, Rafinha, Jordi Alba, Douglas, Adriano, Thomas Vermaelen, Jeremy Mathieu

Midfielders: Andres Iniesta, Ivan Rakitic, Arda Turan, Sergio Busquets, Aleix Vidal, Sergi Roberto, Gerard Gumbau, Sergi Samper, Alen Halilovic

Forwards: Luis Suarez, Pedro, Sandro Ramirez, Munir El-Haddadi.

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