Despite Losing Millions: Barcelona Shock Moroccans with a Surprising Decision
- On Thursday, FC Barcelona canceled a friendly match in Tangiers, Morocco, scheduled for August 15, citing "the current context of uncertainty" following a massive migrant surge into Ceuta.
- Over the last few days, roughly 78,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, with around 100 people dying in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas.
- Morocco does not recognize Spanish sovereignty in Ceuta or the North African enclave of Melilla, with some commentators suggesting the mass arrivals were intended to pressure Spain.
- Spanish political parties Vox and Sumar called for Morocco to be stripped of its right to co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
- Before opening their La Liga title defense at Elche on August 23, Barcelona is scheduled to play Premier League side Nottingham Forest, Italian team Udinese, and Al Ahly of Egypt.
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After canceling the match in Tangier, the Barça are looking to close out a friendly on August 16 in Basel.
FC Barcelona ruled out the possibility of a friendly match on Moroccan territory on 15 August.
The Catalan giants have changed their pre-season preparation plan due to the situation in the region.
Barcelona Scraps Pre-Season Club Friendly Against Ittihad Riadi Tangier Amid Ceuta Migrant Crisis | ⚽ LatestLY
FC Barcelona has officially cancelled its pre-season friendly against Moroccan side Ittihad Riadi Tangier, which was scheduled for August 15 in Morocco. The club cited 'uncertainty' in the region, a decision widely attributed to the recent influx of migrants into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, causing socio-political tensions and security concerns. ⚽ Barcelona Scraps Pre-Season Club Friendly Against Ittihad Riadi Tangier Amid Ceuta Migr…
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