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LaLiga Cancels Miami Plan for VillarrealBarcelona as Match Reverts to Spain

The organiser cited insufficient time because of uncertainty in Spain following weeks of backlash.

Overview

  • Promoter Relevent told LaLiga there was "insufficient time" to execute the Miami event due to domestic uncertainty, and ticket presales were halted.
  • LaLiga said the league fixture will now be played at Villarreal’s Estadio de la Cerámica on the original date.
  • Players staged 15‑second kick‑off standstills across matches coordinated by the AFE, and Thibaut Courtois said the move would distort the competition.
  • Real Madrid filed formal complaints with Spain’s Sports Ministry arguing the proposed switch undermined competitive integrity.
  • UEFA had approved the request only on an exceptional basis and warned against precedent, as FIFA reviews rules and Serie A pursues Milan vs Como in Perth.