Sant Joan Despí (Barcelona), Jul 23 (EFE).- Gerardo Martino has been chosen as F.C. Barcelona's new manager after having been recommended to the club's board of directors by Lionel Messi, with whom he shares a great passion: Newells Old Boy's, an Argentine football club. Martino, also known as "Tata" has managed several teams including the Paraguayan national side and has always implemented a style similar to Barcelona's.

EFE TV -Madrid- 12:50 GMT.

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