Barcelona cancel Vissel Kobe friendly over contract disputes and breaches caused by the promoter of the friendly.
Barcelona’s preseason friendly against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo has been cancelled due to “serious contractual breaches” committed by the promoter.
Their Asian tour began with the trip to Japan, and they stated that the second leg in South Korea could perhaps be suspended as well.
When Barcelona originally announced the tour, they named Yasuda Group as the promoter but did not specify who it was.
“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,” Barcelona said.
“Nevertheless, the club will consider readjusting the leg of the summer tour in South Korea 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.”
J1 League champions Vissel Kobe said: “We sincerely apologise for any concern this may cause to the many fans and related parties who were looking forward to this match.
“Our club is working in collaboration with relevant parties to gather necessary information and take appropriate measures.”
Barcelona, who won their 28th La Liga championship the previous season, will play FC Seoul and Daegu of South Korea on July 31 and August 4, respectively.
The company sponsoring the games in South Korea, D-Drive, stated that it is making every effort to provide “memorable matches.”