According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have chosen to face Birmingham City in a pre-season friendly, though the exact date has yet to be confirmed. The two clubs have met five times previously, all in the Fairs Cup. Birmingham City, who finished 10th in the Championship last season, have ambitious American owners including Tom Brady.
Barcelona's pre-season tour of the United States is off the table because of the World Cup, major media reports indicate. ' Barcelona will be based at St George's Park from July 27 to August 8, according to multiple sources. They are also scheduled to play two additional friendlies in Kenya and Morocco after departing England, though these have not been confirmed.
Because of the World Cup it was not technically and commercially feasible to organise a proper overseas tour.
Barcelona's squad in England may be limited as many Spanish internationals are likely to remain on holiday following the World Cup. Barcelona are poised to be crowned Spanish champions for a second successive season.