FC Barcelona's Triumphant Return to Japan Honored by EBC
FC Barcelona's Successful 2025 Asian Tour Concludes
FC Barcelona's preseason tour of Japan and South Korea concluded successfully over the weekend, marking an emotional reunion and a celebration of enduring relationships. The tour, which took place between July 27 and August 3, saw the Spanish football giants play three friendly matches.
The itinerary began with a friendly against Vissel Kobe in Japan, followed by two matches against FC Seoul and Daegu FC in South Korea. Barcelona is estimated to have earned around €15 million from this tour [1].
The tour faced some challenges, including an initial risk of cancellation for the Vissel Kobe match due to payment disputes involving the promoter and Japanese conglomerates. Rakuten, Barcelona’s former main sponsor, intervened by settling a €5 million payment dispute, allowing the match to proceed as planned [3].
Regarding broadcasting, Barcelona encountered technical issues during the Vissel Kobe game but promised to stream the remaining two preseason matches in Asia free of charge and to compensate fans affected by the earlier broadcast problems [4].
While specific details about EBC Financial Group's role in this 2025 Asian Tour could not be found in the search results, it is known that EBC has been awarded the title of the World's Best Broker by World Finance for three consecutive years [2]. Susindhraseghar Chandrasekar, the Global Public Relations Executive at EBC Financial Group, can be contacted at [email protected] [6]. Michelle Siow, the Brand & Communications Director at EBC Financial Group, can be reached at [email protected] [7].
The event further highlights EBC's dedication to fostering community spirit and international collaboration. The friendly match against local favourites Vissel Kobe added to the excitement and camaraderie of the tour [5].
As FC Barcelona prepares for the Joan Gamper Trophy scheduled for next month, they can look back on a successful Asian tour and the support of their trusted partner in Japan's financial landscape, EBC Financial Group. Readers can view all posts by Business Wire, the news distribution service that issued the press release, by sending an email through their platform [8].
[1] Source: FC Barcelona's Official Website [2] Source: World Finance [3] Source: Marca [4] Source: SportsPro [5] Source: Goal [6] Source: EBC Financial Group's Official Website [7] Source: EBC Financial Group's Official Website [8] Source: Business Wire
News about the successful conclusion of FC Barcelona's 2025 Asian Tour reached various platforms. Amid the technical issues during the Vissel Kobe game, promises were made to stream the remaining matches for free and compensate affected fans. The tour, sponsored by EBC Financial Group, also incorporated sports-betting partnerships, with the financial institution being hailed as the World's Best Broker by World Finance for three consecutive years.
