Hiroshi Mikitani, CEO of Rakuten and president of Vissel Kobe, played a major role in fixing the issues that almost led to the cancellation of Barcelona’s friendly match in Japan. The game, set to

Barcelona has announced it will not play its schedule preseason game in Japan due to “serious contractual breaches” by the promoter.

Marcus Rashford made his first appearance for Barcelona in a 3-1 pre-season win over J. League side Vissel Kobe in Japan on Sunday, coming on as a substitute.

The Englishman enjoyed his first minutes with the Blaugrana in Japan.Getty ImagesEnglishman Marcus Rashford enjoyed some minutes as a substitute for Barcelona in their 3-1 defeat of Japanese side

Barcelona have suspended the Japan part of this month's Asia tour due to what the club said was a serious breach of contract by the promoter.

Barcelona will play a pre-season friendly in Japan tomorrow as scheduled, J-League side Vissel Kobe said, despite the Spanish club initially cancelling

Barcelona will play a pre-season friendly in Japan on Sunday as scheduled, J-League side Vissel Kobe said, despite the Spanish club initially cancelling the match, citing unspecified "serious contractual breaches".

FC Barcelona has cancelled their friendly in Japan due to a breach of contract. Learn more about the situation and impact.

Marcus Rashford makes Barcelona debut during friendly win in Japan - The forward, on a season-long loan from Manchester United, appeared as a second-half substitute.

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