Real Betis and AD Ceuta FC have postponed their charity friendly match that was scheduled to take place on Thursday at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. The two clubs have agreed not to stage the match on its original date and will instead explore a new date and format. This decision was made to bring the initiative closer to Ceuta's residents and strengthen its charitable purpose.
The friendly was originally announced as a tribute to Ceuta and its residents following the situation the city has faced in recent months. Proceeds from ticket sales were due to go to Cáritas Ceuta at the request of the city government. Supporters could also make additional donations through a "Fila 0" fundraising initiative. The clubs have confirmed that money already raised through the donation initiative will still be transferred to Cáritas Ceuta.
Tickets had been priced at €5 plus fees for Betis members and €10 plus fees for the general public. Selected sections of La Cartuja were initially opened for sale, with further areas due to become available depending on demand. However, Spanish reports suggest that concerns surrounding the expected attendance and atmosphere at La Cartuja contributed to the decision to postpone the match.
Real Betis has confirmed that supporters who had already purchased tickets will receive refunds in the coming days. The clubs have stressed that they remain committed to eventually staging the match. Ceuta is administered by Spain but claimed by Morocco, which has long regarded the territory as occupied and called for its sovereignty to be addressed through dialogue.
The postponement of the charity friendly has not been officially attributed to ticket sales, but Spanish reports indicate that weak ticket sales were a major factor in the decision. The clubs are now exploring a new date and format for the match, which will aim to bring the initiative closer to Ceuta's residents and strengthen its charitable purpose.
Ceuta has faced a challenging situation in recent months, and the charity friendly was intended to show solidarity with the city and its residents. The match is now set to be rearranged under different conditions, with the aim of making it a more successful and impactful event. The clubs have expressed their commitment to staging the match and supporting the people of Ceuta.
The decision to postpone the charity friendly has been made jointly by Real Betis and AD Ceuta. The clubs have confirmed that they will work together to find a new date and format for the match, which will aim to raise funds and show solidarity with the people of Ceuta. Key points include:
Key points
- The charity friendly was postponed due to weak ticket sales.
- The match will be rearranged under different conditions to bring it closer to Ceuta's residents.
- Money already raised through the donation initiative will still be transferred to Cáritas Ceuta.
