Spanish champions Barcelona have cancelled their pre-season friendly against Moroccan club Ittihad Riadi Tangier due to concerns surrounding the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.
The match was scheduled to take place in Tangier on August 15 as part of Barcelona’s preparations for the new football season, but the club announced that it would no longer proceed.
Barcelona said the decision was taken because of the uncertainty surrounding the current circumstances.
“In light of the current uncertainty and circumstances, FC Barcelona considers playing the match would be inappropriate,” the club said in a statement on Friday.
Although the club did not disclose the specific reason for the cancellation, reports indicate that the decision is linked to tensions around Ceuta, a Spanish territory located on the North African coast bordering Morocco. Related News Man City reject Barcelona’s £38.5m opening bid for Rodri VIDEO: I think my son will be bigger than me — Ronaldo Norway calls for Infantino’s resignation over FIFA leadership crisis
