Tiki-taka in Japan: Barca's rock-star welcome

Spain's FC Barcelona footballers Javier Mascherano (L) and Adriano (R) arrive at the Narita international airport in Narita, suburban Tokyo. (AFP)

FC Barcelona footballers arrive at the Narita international airport in Narita. (AFP)

Lionel Messi reacts to Japanese fans upon his arrival  at the Narita international airport in Narita. (AFP)

Neymar arrives at the Narita international airport. (AFP)

Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi (AFP)

Luis Suarez (2nd L), Lionel Messi (C) and Gerard Piquet. (AFP)

Gerard Pique (R) smiles upon his arrival at the Narita international airport in Narita. (AFP)

Japanese fans extend their hands and take pictures of Spain's FC Barcelona footballers upon their arrival at the Narita international airport in Narita. (AFP)

Japanese fans of Spain's FC Barcelona footballers pose during the arrival of the footballers at the Narita. (AFP)

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