I’d planned a few days break in Bangkok, I figured I go and watch Army United FC or Bangkok Glass FC in the Thai League while I was there, unfortunately nothing was scheduled. That was until I heard about this; Thailand v Barcelona, Messi, Neymar et al were to be in town at the same time. It would have been rude not to go along to the huge Rajamangala Stadium.  Barcelona ran out 7-1 winners, the same score line as when Arsenal played Vietnam in July, however, Vietnam were much more competitive in their showpiece friendly.

Reminiscent of the old ‘Wembley way’

Messi scores

A riveting encounter