FC Barcelona cancel Japan match citing contractual breaches, South Korea game under threat
La Liga champions say two scheduled friendlies in South Korea next week will go ahead if conditions are met
Barcelona have cancelled their pre-season friendly match in Japan, citing contractual breaches by the promoter, while their two scheduled friendlies in South Korea are also at risk of suspension, the club said.
The La Liga champions were scheduled to play Japanese side Vissel Kobe on Sunday, and to play South Korea’s FC Seoul on July 31 and Daegu FC on August 4.
“Barcelona announces that it has been obliged to suspend its participation in the game scheduled for next Sunday in Japan due to serious contractual breaches on behalf of the promoter,” Barca said in a statement on Wednesday.
“Nevertheless, the club will consider readjusting the leg of the summer tour in South Korea,” it said, “if certain conditions are met by the promoter.
“If these conditions are met, then the club will travel to South Korea in the coming days. Barcelona regrets this incident and the impact it will have on the many, many Barca fans in Japan.”
In a statement on Thursday, Vissel Kobe apologised to fans.