BEAUTIFUL GAME
National Geographic Traveller (UK)|July/August 2023
If the FIFA Women’s World Cup inspires you to take a football-based break with the kids this summer, here are the cities to head to
BEN LERWILL
BEAUTIFUL GAME

Barcelona

Lionesses Lucy Bronze and Keira Walsh are in Barcelona’s women’s team, who play most of their home games at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. On occasion, however, they appear at the mighty Camp Nou — Lionel Messi’s spiritual home — and the stadium remains one of the most iconic in Europe. If you can’t bag match tickets, a self-guided tour is a fine alternative. You’ll get the chance to sit in the stands, visit the dugouts and walk through the matchday tunnel, as well as wander the extensive club museum, complete with Golden Boots and vintage shirts. It gets busy in high season, so book ahead. Tour from €21 (£18) for children and €28 (£24) for adults. fcbarcelona.com

Paris

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