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Barcelona's pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo on Sunday is back on after previously cancelling the fixture due to "serious contractual breaches" by the promoter.
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SB Nation on MSNBarca confirm squad for pre-season tour as players jet out to Japan
Barcelona have announced their squad for a pre-season tour of Asia, with the squad finally set to jet out on Friday. The tour has been delayed due to issues with the first match against Vissel Kobe but is now going ahead after all.
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World Soccer Talk on MSNBarcelona’s pre-season tour in chaos: Will Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha travel to Japan to face Vissel Kobe?
The Blaugrana had been preparing for their summer debut under manager Hansi Flick, with the friendly against Vissel Kobe in Japan originally scheduled as the curtain-raiser. But on Thursday morning, the club officially canceled the match, citing “serious contractual breaches on behalf of the promoter.”
If Barça end-up calling off the two games in South Korea, then the Aug. 10, Joan Gamper Trophy clash vs. Serie A’s Como 1907 is the only remaining pre-season match currently on the schedule prior to their first La Liga match of the season on Aug. 16.
Hansi Flick will lead FC Barcelona through a pivotal pre-season ahead of the 2025–26 campaign, marking a significant shift in the club's summer preparations. Following a successful season under Flick,