"La Liga's plan to host the Barcelona vs Villarreal match in Miami has been cancelled, according to the reliable COPE. The highly discussed fixture was originally planned for December 20 at Hard Rock Stadium, but it currently looks like the game will not take place in the United States. This decision comes after weeks of growing opposition from players and fans."
"Team captains, including Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal, spoke out strongly against the idea, arguing that moving a league game abroad would "distort the competition." Frenkie de Jong also had openly opposed the idea of playing the match in the United States. Players across La Liga even held symbolic 15-second protests before matches to show their disapproval. The players' union (AFE) had also warned that the Miami plan lacked proper consultation and transparency."
La Liga's plan to host Barcelona vs Villarreal in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium has been cancelled. The cancellation follows weeks of growing opposition from players and fans who argued the move would distort competition and undermine sporting fairness. Team captains, including Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal, and players such as Frenkie de Jong publicly opposed the proposal. Players staged symbolic 15-second protests before matches to express disapproval. The players' union (AFE) warned that the Miami plan lacked proper consultation and transparency. Many viewed the proposal as a commercial initiative that neglected fan experience. The game will be played at Villarreal's Estadi de la Ceràmica, and future U.S. attempts remain uncertain.
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