• Barcelona's midfielder Ivan Rakitic. All photos courtesy of FC Barcelona
    Barcelona's midfielder Ivan Rakitic. All photos courtesy of FC Barcelona
  • Barcelona defender Gerard Pique.
    Barcelona defender Gerard Pique.
  • Barcelona attacker Martin Braithwaite
    Barcelona attacker Martin Braithwaite
  • Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.
    Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.
  • Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen
    Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen
  • Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo.
    Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo.
  • Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong.
    Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong.

Griezmann, Pique, Rakitic and other Barcelona stars model club's designer protective masks


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Two days after they went on sale, Barcelona's first team stars were pictured at the Ciutat Esportiva modelling the club's new designer protective masks.

Gerard Pique, Ivan Rakitic and striker Martin Braithwaite were among the players sporting the face covers, on sale for €18 (Dh72) each.

According to the Barcelona website, "the masks are the reusable hygienic type for daily use and protection against the transmission of Covid-19 is guaranteed up to 40 washes with a recommended use of 8 hours between washes."

Barca fans can now go one step further than just wearing the club shirt to show their support, with three colours on offer.

The launch was greeted with a mixed reaction on social media, with some questioning the cost and the club's attempt to monetise the health situation in Spain.

Barcelona are two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with nine games to be played when the action resumes on the weekend June 12-14.

  • Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi take part in a training session. Getty Images
    Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi take part in a training session. Getty Images
  • Barcelona manager Quique Setien oversees a training session. Getty Images
    Barcelona manager Quique Setien oversees a training session. Getty Images
  • Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Junior Firpo, right, Arturo Vidal and Gerard Pique, left, during a training session in Barcelona. Getty Images
    Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Junior Firpo, right, Arturo Vidal and Gerard Pique, left, during a training session in Barcelona. Getty Images
  • Frenkie de Jong, Antoine Griezmann, Nelson Semedo, Clement Lenglet, Ivan Rakitic and Martin Braithwite during a training session. EPA
    Frenkie de Jong, Antoine Griezmann, Nelson Semedo, Clement Lenglet, Ivan Rakitic and Martin Braithwite during a training session. EPA
  • Frankie de Jong and Arthur Melo and defender Clement Lenglet during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
    Frankie de Jong and Arthur Melo and defender Clement Lenglet during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
  • Antoine Griezmann and midfielder Ivan Rakitic during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
    Antoine Griezmann and midfielder Ivan Rakitic during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
  • Leo Messi and midfielder Arturo Vidal during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
    Leo Messi and midfielder Arturo Vidal during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
  • Leo Messi during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City in Barcelona. EPA
    Leo Messi during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City in Barcelona. EPA
  • Barcelona head coach, Quique Setien (C), leads a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City in Barcelona. EPA
    Barcelona head coach, Quique Setien (C), leads a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City in Barcelona. EPA
  • Leo Messi and Luis Suarez during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA
    Leo Messi and Luis Suarez during a training session at Joan Gamper Sports City. EPA