Al Ahly, Barcelona finalize agreement for 19 August friendly

Al Ahly Football Company has finalized all agreements with Barcelona following a short visit to Spain by a delegation comprising board member Ahmed Hossam Awad and CEO Nayera Ali.

During the visit, the two clubs agreed to play a friendly match on 19 August as part of the 61st edition of “La Festa del Gamper Estrella Damm”.

Al Ahly’s delegation met with Barcelona officials, including Director of Communications Gabriel Martinez and Head of Strategic Projects Marina Yves, in the presence of Rio Sports representatives Mohamed Talaat and Karim Talaat.

The meetings covered all organizational and logistical arrangements for the match in what both sides described as a friendly atmosphere reflecting the strong relationship between the two clubs.

The agreement is part of Al Ahly Football Company's broader strategy to enhance the club's global profile and expand cooperation with leading European football clubs and sports organizations.