"LaLiga have confirmed that the plan to hold a league game between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami in December have been scrapped. As the BBC recall, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) gave the green light to move the LaLiga game to the Hard Rock Stadium on 20 December back in August, and this has led to a wave of protests for a multitude of reasons."
"For example, the players stood still for the first 15 seconds of Spanish league games over the weekend, while there were a variety of banners and statements from various groups all against the unprecedented move. The promoters of the match - Relevent - claim that the reason for the U-turn is because there is 'insufficient time' to organise things, also citing 'uncertainty in Spain'. Now, the match will take place at Villarreal's Estadio de la Ceramica, as originally scheduled."
"It is absolutely disrespectful to the club, professionals and board of directors and fans. From here onwards, the club will send an official communication but this is just what I think,"
LaLiga canceled plans to stage Villarreal versus Barcelona in Miami in December despite earlier federation approval. Players and supporter groups protested, with players standing still for the first 15 seconds of league matches and banners opposing the relocation. Promoters Relevent cited 'insufficient time' and 'uncertainty in Spain', and the fixture will now be played at Villarreal's Estadio de la Ceramica. The cancellation was announced during Villarreal's Champions League defeat to Manchester City, provoking criticism from manager Marcelino. Separately, UEFA approved AC Milan moving a home match against Como to Perth because San Siro will be unavailable for Winter Olympics preparations, a decision that also met negative reaction.
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