Man City's pre-season friendly against Barcelona is DELAYED as severe weather warning is issued for storm in Orlando

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Man City and Barcelona will kick-off at a rearranged time due to the weather
The pre-season friendly clash was initially set to get underway at midnight
A severe storm in the area has prompted the match start time to be delayed

By Ryan Walker

Published: 23:53 BST, 30 July 2024 | Updated: 23:53 BST, 30 July 2024

Manchester City's pre-season friendly against Barcelona in Orlando, Florida, has been delayed due to a severe thunderstorm in the area.

Pep Guardiola was set to take on his former side with a kick-off time at midnight, but is now facing a wait of an undetermined amount of time caused by weather conditions in the area.

Both teams inside the Camping World Stadium had already been going through their pre-match warm-ups when it was announced the match would be delayed as dangerous weather approached.

Manchester City's pre-season friendly against Barcelona in Orlando, Florida, has been delayed due to a severe thunderstorm

Confirming the news, City posted on X: 'Tonight's match has been delayed due to an incoming storm in Orlando. The length of the delay will be confirmed in due course.'

More to follow.