Barca 2025 pre-season
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DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
I don't think there's any excuses for this.
These guarantees along with the payment need to be in place long before, so that if something like this happens the club can re-adjust their plans and possibly find another team to play against.
One day before is just amateur hour.
This is just bad management and sadly not the first time either. Being in a bad situation or having to take over a mess doesn't excuse making a mess yourself.
These guarantees along with the payment need to be in place long before, so that if something like this happens the club can re-adjust their plans and possibly find another team to play against.
One day before is just amateur hour.
This is just bad management and sadly not the first time either. Being in a bad situation or having to take over a mess doesn't excuse making a mess yourself.
jamrock
Senior Member
True, very messy this cancellation.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
It happens when you go for the more tempting offer, but with the caveat of it being with a shady or inexperienced partner like this promoter probably is.
The bigger offer is always tempting to take up, especially in our financial situation, but can really backfire badly
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
No, but want to hear something funny? A lot of the local journalists from papers like MD, Sport, various radio stations in Barcelona that were going to cover the tour already traveled to Japan a few hours ago
jamrock
Senior Member
It happens when you go for the more tempting offer, but with the caveat of it being with a shady or inexperienced partner like this promoter probably is.
The bigger offer is always tempting to take up, especially in our financial situation, but can really backfire badly
He definitely got yen confused with euros and is only now figuring it out.
I've been to shows and artist not come out because they didn't get paid, even though they are in the building.
But things like these should be sorted, at least half deposited weeks ago.
No, but want to hear something funny? A lot of the local journalists from papers like MD, Sport, various radio stations in Barcelona that were going to cover the tour already traveled to Japan a few hours ago
Comedy gold.
No, but want to hear something funny? A lot of the local journalists from papers like MD, Sport, various radio stations in Barcelona that were going to cover the tour already traveled to Japan a few hours ago
Laporta panic calling Morocco right about now, trying to rebook that friendly.
DonAK
President of FC Barcelona
The canceled match in Japan causes a significant inconvenience for Barça, as it had already been accounted for in the balance sheet as part of their revenue from 'tours and friendly matches'. They still hope to salvage the two matches in South Korea. The total revenue was €15M.
Barça changed its Asian tour organizing company this year. It ended its partnership with NSN and hired D-Drive, which during Luis Rubiales' time worked with the RFEF and has Albert Luque, a close friend of Enric Masip, in its management team.
The Barça match canceled in Kobe was co-promoted by Yasuda Group with D-Drive, a company that is still working with the club to meet the required guarantees and save the two matches scheduled in South Korea. Before that, on Saturday or Sunday, Barça is considering playing a first friendly match.
Barça changed its Asian tour organizing company this year. It ended its partnership with NSN and hired D-Drive, which during Luis Rubiales' time worked with the RFEF and has Albert Luque, a close friend of Enric Masip, in its management team.
The Barça match canceled in Kobe was co-promoted by Yasuda Group with D-Drive, a company that is still working with the club to meet the required guarantees and save the two matches scheduled in South Korea. Before that, on Saturday or Sunday, Barça is considering playing a first friendly match.
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