The La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona, which was relocated to Miami, had received the green light from UEFA. However, other La Liga players quickly stepped up to denounce a decision deemed contrary to the respect of other teams in the league. Barça's historic rival, Real Madrid, even filed an appeal to oppose the relocation. Well, the Spanish outcry has apparently paid off. La Liga has announced that the match will no longer be played in Miami, but in Villarreal's stadium, as originally planned.
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LALIGA informa de la cancelación del Partido Oficial en Miami, una oportunidad histórica para la internacionalización del fútbol español. Seguiremos trabajando por una competición global, moderna y competitiva.https://t.co/DpsR4PnXLf
LALIGA announces that, following discussions with the promoter of the official LALIGA match in Miami, the decision has been made to cancel the organization of the event due to the uncertainty that has reigned in Spain for the past few weeks. LALIGA deeply regrets that this project, which represented a historic and unprecedented opportunity for the international expansion of Spanish football, cannot be completed. The organization of an official match outside our borders would have been a decisive step in the global growth of the competition, strengthening the international presence of the clubs, the positioning of the players, and the visibility of Spanish football in a strategic market such as the United States. The project fully complied with all federation regulations and did not affect the integrity of the competition, as confirmed by the competent institutions responsible for ensuring compliance with these regulations, which opposed it for other reasons. In an increasingly competitive global context, where leagues such as the Premier League and competitions such as the UEFA Champions League continue to expand their reach and revenue-generating capacity, initiatives such as this are essential to ensure the sustainability and growth of Spanish football. Forgoing such opportunities hinders the generation of new revenue, limits clubs' ability to invest and compete, and reduces the international projection of the entire Spanish football ecosystem. Finally, we would like to thank the clubs for their willingness and collaboration in this project, as well as their continued commitment to the growth of the competition. From LALIGA, we will continue, as always, to work to bring Spanish football to every corner of the world, promoting an open, modern, and competitive vision that benefits clubs, players, and fans alike ."
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