Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Preston vs Barcelona friendly called off at last minute
Barcelona's pre-season friendly against Preston North End was cancelled just one day before kick-off.
Preston
team
Match
Preston North End vs Barcelona friendly
Status
Cancelled
Venue
St. George's Park
What happened. Barcelona's pre-season friendly against Preston North End was cancelled a day before it was scheduled, after Preston proposed fielding their under-21 squad instead of senior players.
- Preston were unwilling to risk senior stars for the match.
- Barcelona declined the proposal and opted for a normal training session instead.
- Barcelona had previously played Birmingham City, losing on penalties.
Barcelona continue their pre-season preparations in the UK, with much of the squad still on break after the World Cup.
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