Barcelona FC took a break from pre-season training to hold a two-day “peace tour” in the holy land with Israeli and Palestinian Arab kids. A favorite among Israeli and Palestinian Arab fans, the Barcelona team included Lionel Messi, regarded as one of the best players in the game.
http://www.timesofisrael.com/barcelonas-stars-wrap-up-peace-tour-with-tel-aviv-extravaganza/
http://www.jpost.com/Diplomacy-and-Politics/Barca-visit-shows-how-hard-peace-process-will-be-322073