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Barça’s friendly in Tangier called into question

Barça’s planned 15‑August friendly with IR Tanger in Morocco is being reconsidered as the migrant crisis in Ceuta strains local services and creates social tension.

The match scheduled for 15 August between Barça and IR Tanger in Morocco is now under review. While a contract has been signed and the fixture announced locally, authorities are evaluating its feasibility amid the overwhelming migrant influx in Ceuta.

Local services in Ceuta are overburdened, sparking social and political tension, which has prompted the club and organizers to assess whether the game can proceed safely. raccoongame.org