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Luis Enrique shoots down questions about Real Madrid past

"Next question." That was Luis Enrique's response when the Barcelona coach was quizzed on his playing past with arch-rivals Real Madrid.

As Barcelona prepare to do battle with Sampdoria in Wednesday's Joan Gamper Trophy clash, a rematch of the 1992 European Cup final, Luis Enrique refused to answer a question about the club's Wembley triumph 24 years ago.

Asked about his memories of Barca's 1-0 win in London, the 46-year-old replied: "I don't remember and it's almost better that I don't remember.

"You all already know where I was at a professional level at that time, so next question."

"I don't recognise myself, not even on the football stickers."

Upon the expiry of his Madrid contract in 1996, Luis Enrique made the controversial move to Barca, where he helped the Catalans to two La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and UEFA Super Cup glory as well as Supercopa de Espana silverware.