Hugh Grant visited Barcelona during their 2-1 win over Athletic Club and the Notting Hill actor has now been sent a wholesome message by the club.

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• Barcelona get a visit from Hugh Grant
• Actor endorses club's famous motto
• Received a heartwarming response

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Barcelona showed their absolute dominance under Hansi Flick as they beat Ernesto Valverde's Athletic Club during their first official game of the season at Estadi Olimpic. The game was watched on by the legendary 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' star, who sent a special message to the Spanish side and endorsed their 'Mes Que Un Club' ('More than a club') motto.

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  WHAT GRANT SAID

  The legendary British actor posted a message on X that read: "I’d like to thank everyone at FC Barcelona for their incredible kindness to me and my family yesterday. A massive, glamorous club, but everyone we met was so friendly and genuine and with values that are so refreshing in modern sport. It’s clearly true – mes que un club."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Hollywood star's heartwarming message was followed up by the Barcelona social media team, who told the 63-year-old would always be a part of the club. The social media message read: "It was a pleasure having you! Barca will always be your home."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GRANT AND BARCELONA?

  The British actor is set to begin touring for promotion of his upcoming horror-thriller 'Heretic' next month and will likely be too busy to visit the club again for a considerable duration as he is also due to take part in the post-production of 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'.

  Barcelona, meanwhile, will continue on with their charge to return to the top under Flick as they will now take on Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday, August 27.

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