Barcelona 'outsell Old Firm shirts in Scotland'

Sales of Barcelona shirts are outselling those of Rangers and Celtic in Scotland, according to a report.

With clubs putting their new jerseys in the shops ahead of the 2015-16 season, shops in Glasgow have seen a spike in people ordering and requesting Barcelona tops.

Director of Greaves Sports in Glasgow, Miller Greaves, told the Daily Record: "We always knew it was going to be popular but it has been better than expected. We've sold a couple of hundred (Barca) jerseys, easily more than the Old Firm combined.

"I think the popularity is partly down to them winning the Champions League and also the fact this year isn't an international tournament year. There haven't been any new football kits since October last year."

Chain store JD Sports added that the high demand is down to the popularity of Lionel Messi.