Mascherano on Valverde, Neymar, the World Cup and playing in MLS

Lionel Messi, Neymar and other Barcelona stars arrive for their medicals ahead of the upcoming season. Ernesto Valverde says Lionel Messi will continue to function in different roles with Barcelona. We take a look at how a tour of Mexico and the United States in 1937 may just have saved F.C. Barcelona from disappearing. PARSIPPANY, New Jersey -- Javier Mascherano is wise enough to know the benefits of visiting the United States this summer. Former Barcelona coach Luis Enrique may have preferred to avoid long trips during preseason, but Mascherano is aware of the importance of spreading the Barca brand across the globe. Plus, as the 33-year-old tells ESPN FC, there are worse ways to prepare. During their 10-day mini-tour, Barca will take on Juventus on Saturday in New Jersey, then Manchester United four days later...