Can't you see Lingard vs Rashford? Barcelona Has New Korean Tour VariablesJapan Tour Cancellation Violates Significant Contract
Jul 24, 2025
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Will Barcelona be able to step on Korean soil as scheduled.
Barcelona canceled the Japan tour, which was scheduled to be held prior to the Korean tour. On the 24th (Korea time), Barcelona announced on its official channel that it will not be able to participate in the game scheduled for the 27th in Japan' and expressed its deep regret over this incident and its impact on many Japanese fans'
Barcelona was scheduled to play a friendly match against Vissel Kobe at Noeveer Stadium in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, at 7 p.m. on the 27th. Barcelona was scheduled to head to Japan on the 24th for this purpose, but announced the cancellation of the friendly match.
The reason is breach of contract. Barcelona said the promoter committed a grave breach of contract. ESPN said the breach of contract is related to the amount promised by the organisers in exchange for Barcelona's participation in the game.
Now the attention is on the Korean tour. Barcelona will face FC Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 31st and Daegu FC at Daegu Stadium at 8 p.m. on the 4th. It is the first time in 15 years that Barcelona has visited Korea since its showdown with the K-League All-Star in 2010. At that time, it was disrupted over whether Lionel Messi would play or not, but the game eventually proceeded as scheduled.
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Barcelona not only has Rashford, but also 17-year-old superstar Lamine Yamal, dubbed the `Next Generation Menaldo,' veteran Polish striker Roberto Lewandowski, Pedri, who is called the successor of Andrés Iniesta, and Brazil's top winger Hafeeña. Barcelona won the Spanish Primera Liga and Copa del Rey last season. Unfortunately, he missed the treble by failing to win the European Champions League, but is regaining his past reputation. It is led by Han Ji-Flick, a great coach who achieved the treble in Bayern Munich.
The trip to Japan was canceled, and there was a big variable whether the visit to Korea could proceed as scheduled. Barcelo said 'For the two games in Korea, we are considering adjusting the schedule and participating if the promoter meets certain conditions'If the conditions are met, he will travel to Korea in the next few days'
In Korea, promoter D-Drive signed an Asian tour contract with Barcelona, co-hosting the Seoul game with Genesis BBQ, and co-hosting the Daegu game with Daegu Metropolitan City. TV broadcasts will be provided exclusively by TV Chosun, and OTT (Online Video Service) will be broadcasted exclusively in Korea through Disney+.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
