Barcelona cancels River Plate friendly, considers Liverpool match in Kenya
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Barcelona's proposed friendly against River Plate is officially off as the team revises its pre-season schedule. Reports indicate that discussions about a match with Liverpool have resurfaced, with a possible date in Nairobi, Kenya. Initially set to face River Plate in Buenos Aires, Barcelona's plans shifted due to scheduling conflicts. The club is looking into additional opponents and will hold a training camp in England from July 27 to August 3, leading up to the Joan Gamper Trophy on August 19.
- •Barcelona cancels friendly against River Plate.
- •Liverpool match proposal in Kenya gains traction.
- •Training camp scheduled in England from July 27 to August 3.
- •Joan Gamper Trophy set for August 19, opponent not confirmed.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona scrap River Plate plan as Liverpool pre-season friendly in Kenya returns to the agenda – report
"Barcelona’s pre-season plans have taken yet another turn, with a proposed friendly against River Plate now officially off the table.According to Mundo Deportivo, the possibility of Hansi Flick’s s...
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