Barcelona consider suing Roma for withdrawing from Joan Gamper trophy Reports
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AS Roma unilaterally rescinds contract to play in Gamper "The club is working on finding a new opponent for this year's edition. In the next 24 hours, the return of money already spent on tickets will begin and the club wants to make it clear that the suspension of the games has been due to circumstances outside the control of Barcelona, the express wish of Roma." The statement continued: "The club's legal department is studying possible action against the Italian club for damages caused to Barcelona and its fans due to this unexpected and unjustified decision." Hernandez's side are set to start their pre-season preparations with one domestic friendly against UE Olot. Afterwards, the club is scheduled to face Real Madrid, Juventus, Inter Miami and the New York Red Bulls in the US. The Blaugrana are set to open their 2022-23 La Liga season at home against Rayo Vallecano on August 13.
Barcelona consider suing Roma for withdrawing from Joan Gamper Trophy Reports
The La Liga giants are considering legal action against Roma. are reportedly considering suing after the Serie A club pulled out of the pre-season friendly event, the Joan Gamper Trophy. The competition, which was inaugurated in 1966 in honour of former player and president Joan Gamper, is traditionally the curtain-raiser for each new season. The Blaugrana, who have lifted the trophy a record 44 times, are the reigning champions. Earlier this month, it was announced that Barcelona had invited Roma to participate in this year's edition on August 6. However, the reigning UEFA Europa Conference League winners have chosen to withdraw from the occasion due to a change in their pre-season plans. Outlining their annoyance, the La Liga giants released . "Barcelona announce that Roma have decided to unilaterally, without reason, withdraw from the agreed contract for both parties for the Joan Gamper Trophy game that was to be played on 6 August at Camp Nou in a fixture that was to see a men's and women's game once again." AS Roma unilaterally rescinds contract to play in GamperAS Roma unilaterally rescinds contract to play in Gamper "The club is working on finding a new opponent for this year's edition. In the next 24 hours, the return of money already spent on tickets will begin and the club wants to make it clear that the suspension of the games has been due to circumstances outside the control of Barcelona, the express wish of Roma." The statement continued: "The club's legal department is studying possible action against the Italian club for damages caused to Barcelona and its fans due to this unexpected and unjustified decision." Hernandez's side are set to start their pre-season preparations with one domestic friendly against UE Olot. Afterwards, the club is scheduled to face Real Madrid, Juventus, Inter Miami and the New York Red Bulls in the US. The Blaugrana are set to open their 2022-23 La Liga season at home against Rayo Vallecano on August 13.