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LaLiga Cancels VillarrealBarcelona Match Planned for Miami

The promoter cited domestic uncertainty after weeks of official scrutiny plus protests.

Overview

  • LaLiga said the event’s promoter called off the U.S. fixture due to “uncertainty” in Spain, following a freeze on ticket sales.
  • The match will not be staged in Miami, halting the latest effort to play a Spanish league game abroad.
  • Real Madrid submitted a petition to Spain’s sports council contending that relocating the game would distort competitive balance.
  • The Consejo Superior de Deportes asked the Spanish federation for detailed justifications, and the federation requested Real Madrid’s letter before responding.
  • Supporters and players protested the plan, while LaLiga framed the reversal as a missed opportunity for international growth and said the project met regulations without compromising integrity.