Fresh doubts in Barcelona over Limerick game

WHILE the war of words between Limerick FC and the FAI intensified over the weekend, fresh doubts about the viability of a Thomond Park visit for Barcelona have emerged with the news that the Catalans are still reviewing their options for pre-season training.

Fresh doubts in Barcelona over Limerick game

This despite Limerick’s insistence over the past few days that the two clubs were committed to the proposed July 31st game, pending a reversal of the FAI’s controversial decision to refuse permission for it to go ahead.

Reports from Barcelona yesterday say the club’s technical and fitness staff will hold a meeting this week to determine whether a training camp and match in Ireland suit them best in the face of competition from other locations.

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