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Why Barcelona Cancelled Friendly Against Juventus In Us

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Barcelona have confirmed their pre-season friendly against Juventus was called off after some squad members came down with a virus.

The game was due to take place in California on Saturday.

The fixture was the first of four fixtures Barca have scheduled on their tour of the United States.

They will still play Arsenal on July 27, Real Madrid on July 29 and AC Milan on Aug. 2.

“FC Barcelona at this moment informs that the game against Juventus FC, scheduled for today, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Levi’s Stadium, as part of the Soccer Champions Tour, has been cancelled.

“A significant part of the Blaugrana squad has viral gastroenteritis,” the club said in a statement on Saturday.

ESPN reports that at least 14 Barcelona players are suffering from illness.

 

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