Barcelona are to journey to Japan finally, regardless of saying the precise reverse simply 17 hours earlier. The Blaugrana have cancelled their pleasant match in opposition to Vissel Kobe set for Sunday, but it surely appears they could be within the metropolis anyway.
The Catalan facet had introduced that they’d not be heading to Japan as that they had not been paid by the promoter for the pleasant. This was adopted by a press release from promoter D-Drive, which accused Japanese subcontractor Yasuda of fraud and non-payment, whereas backing Barcelona of their authorized motion.
Barcelona contingency plans
Barcelona have been reportedly on the lookout for a pleasant on Sunday earlier than touring to South Korea in an effort to give their gamers a run out, with Hansi Flick reaching out to contacts in Germany. Late on Wednesday night time, Vice-President Rafa Yuste informed Jijantes (through MD) that they’d not be touring after being disrespected.
“We’re working to go to Korea. We’re not going to Japan as a result of they haven’t revered the membership; we’re defending the membership’s pursuits. There are individuals who don’t respect the agreements.”
Regardless of the announcement, opponents Vissel Kobe have been persevering with to promote tickets for the sport on Sunday.
Lamine x Rashford. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LWpevBX3TX
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) July 24, 2025
Pleasant in opposition to Vissel Kobe will go forward
The identical outlet have now confirmed that the sport will in reality go forward. Jijantes had confirmed the pleasant would happen, and Sport clarify that Rakuten, former shirt sponsors for the Blaugrana, have agreed to pay the amount of cash lacking from the deal – D-Drive had pointed to Yasuda failing to pay up. Rakuten have been the organisation contracted to distribute the tickets.
Barcelona’s gamers had obtained a textual content message shortly earlier than the announcement on Wednesday explaining that they’d not be touring to Kobe. Now the Catalan delegation will board a flight on Thursday or Friday morning native time.