FC Barcelona's Nairobi Friendly in Doubt Over Ebola

FC Barcelona received a lucrative invitation to stage a friendly in Nairobi, Kenya, in August. The match is now uncertain because an emerging Ebola outbreak threatens the region.

The financial terms of the proposal are described as very strong. However, health authorities report a growing Ebola epidemic near Kenya.

FC Barcelona's internal protocol bars the club from traveling to areas with a health risk of that magnitude. The protocol would therefore prohibit the team from playing in Nairobi if the outbreak is confirmed.

The club will assess the situation in the coming weeks. A decision will determine whether the friendly proceeds or is cancelled.