Controversial LaLiga Miami Match Cancelled Amid Criticism

The LaLiga match between Barcelona and Villarreal, planned for Miami, has been cancelled. Widely criticized in Spain, the match was to be the first European league game held abroad. LaLiga expressed regret, as the match would have been a milestone in promoting Spanish football internationally.

The much-anticipated LaLiga match between Barcelona and Villarreal, scheduled to take place in Miami, will no longer occur, following a decision to cancel by its promoter. The game, set for December 20 at the Hard Rock Stadium, faced significant backlash in Spain.

According to LaLiga's statement on Tuesday, discussions with the event promoter led to the cancellation decision amid mounting uncertainty. LaLiga expressed its disappointment over the scrapped project, which they viewed as a historic opportunity for the global expansion of Spanish football.

This cancelled fixture would have marked the first time a European league match was staged outside its home continent. The league's plans to boost the international profile of Spanish football have been dealt a significant blow as a result, with future initiatives now uncertain.

(With inputs from agencies.)