Sympathy for Japan's Barcelona

Barcelona - Japan rocked by a massive earthquake and tsunami that has killed many people. Barcelona, who have close links with the State Sakura, also expressed his sympathy.

Through his official website, Azulgrana express its solidarity. They grieve, let alone Japan is a country with a number of official Barca fans in the world's second largest, with 1470 members.

In Tokyo, Barca have two active supporter base, each named Sol Naixent and filtering Japan. Representative Barcelona, Josep Maria Barnils, has sent an email to them and ensure that their fans just fine and expressed his sympathy.

FCB Escola, Barca football academy in Fukuoka, reported no damage caused by the earthquake yesterday. The Academy has about 300 students.

Technical director of FCB Escola in Japan, Ivan Palanco, reported that the condition of the academy and the students just fine.

"He (Ivan), coaches, and students in schools and in perfect condition," said Xevi Merce, Barcelona director of football school.

In addition to its supporters and football academy, Japan also includes countries that are often visited by Barca in pre-season tour.