Why Barcelona’s pre-season friendly in Morocco has been cancelled

WorldFootball
7 Aug 2026 • 6:14 PM MYT
The Independent
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Why Barcelona’s pre-season friendly in Morocco has been cancelled

  • Barcelona have cancelled a pre-season friendly match scheduled to take place in Morocco.
  • The decision was made due to the ongoing migrant crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
  • Approximately 78,000 migrants recently crossed from Morocco into Ceuta, sparking a humanitarian emergency and a diplomatic row within the EU.
  • The La Liga champions stated that playing the match would be "inappropriate" given the current uncertainty and circumstances.
  • This marks the second pre-season fixture Barcelona has cancelled, following a previously called-off match against Preston North End.

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