FC Barcelona has canceled a scheduled friendly match in Morocco, according to club officials. The decision comes amid the ongoing migration crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where thousands of migrants have attempted to cross the border in recent weeks.
The match was originally planned as part of Barcelona's preseason tour, but the club decided to call it off due to the volatile situation in the region. A club spokesperson said, 'We cannot in good conscience play a match while a humanitarian crisis is unfolding nearby.'
The cancellation follows a series of diplomatic tensions between Spain and Morocco over the handling of the border situation. Ceuta, a Spanish autonomous city on the North African coast, has seen a surge in migrant arrivals, prompting international concern.
Barcelona's decision has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans support the move, while others express disappointment over the lost opportunity to see the team play in Morocco. The club has not yet announced a replacement venue for the friendly.
