Manchester City and Barcelona Match Postponed Indefinitely Due to Severe Weather in Orlando, Florida

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By Pelumi Emmanuel

Published: August 2, 2024 | 10:11 AM

Manchester City’s anticipated friendly against Barcelona in Orlando, Florida, hit a snag today thanks to Mother Nature.

Originally scheduled to kick off at midnight, the match is now on hold indefinitely due to a severe thunderstorm rolling through the area.

Both squads were all set for kickoff at Camping World Stadium when the announcement came: the game would be delayed because of the approaching storm.

This means Pep Guardiola, ready to face his former team, and fans of both clubs will have to wait it out until conditions improve.

Fans and Teams Take Cover

Thousands of enthusiastic fans who arrived early for the pre-match excitement were urged to seek shelter as rain and thunder started to pummel the stadium.

Screens inside the venue flashed warnings, instructing everyone to stay safe under covered areas until further notice.

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