FC Barcelona officially kicked off their pre-season preparation on Monday, July 14, and just three days later, new manager Hansi Flick welcomed journalists during the first open training session of

The millennium closed out with Jari Litmanen as the shirt’s beholder after Giovanni had become the longest incumbent since Archibald. The mightily talented Litmanen struggled to settle in Barcelona, however, and the shirt was passed over to Rivaldo, who most certainly did it justice.