Barcelona's Pre-season Tour Faces Setbacks Amid Contractual Disputes

Barcelona Football Club announced the cancellation of their pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe in Japan, attributing the decision to significant contractual breaches by the event promoter. The club's two planned matches in South Korea are also under threat of cancellation, according to a statement released by the LaLiga champions.

The club was set to face Vissel Kobe on Sunday and then travel to South Korea to play FC Seoul on July 31 and Daegu FC on August 4. Barcelona has reserved the possibility of adjusting their South Korean tour schedule should the promoter meet specific conditions.

Vissel Kobe has issued an apology to their supporters, expressing regret over the event's uncertainty. Meanwhile, South Korean promoter D-DRIVE voiced their commitment to ensuring the success of the remaining matches in the tour, promising fans in Korea an unforgettable experience.

(With inputs from agencies.)