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Barça and Morelia Legends Match Faces Last-Minute Permit Review Before Saturday Kickoff

Officials opened a working meeting to verify required permits, including safety guarantees.

Overview

  • Atlético Morelia said that as of Friday at noon the organizers had not presented the required permits and stressed the club had no role in planning or logistics.
  • Event organizers insisted their documentation is in order, thanked municipal and club leaders for facilitation, and continued promoting ticket sales through MegaBoletos with a possible Barcelona channel stream for those not attending.
  • Club and municipal authorities convened a Friday evening session with organizers to review the permit status and set an immediate path to ensure legal, operational and safety conditions for opening Estadio Morelos.
  • The exhibition remains scheduled for Saturday at 20:00 local time at Estadio Morelos, with a 17:00 preliminary influencers match, a meet-and-greet, a halftime tribute to Raúl Ruidíaz, and live banda music in the stands.
  • Expected participants include Rafael Márquez, Rivaldo, Javier Saviola and Phillip Cocu, with Albert “Chapi” Ferrer coaching Barça Legends and Rubén Omar Romano guiding the Morelia side.