La Liga cancels Barcelona–Villarreal match in Miami

In a statement, the league said the project, which it described as a “historic and unprecedented opportunity for Spanish football,” would not go ahead, noting that the initiative had complied with all federal regulations and did not compromise the integrity of the competition.

However, the plan faced strong opposition from clubs, players, and football associations in Spain, who rejected the idea of staging a domestic league match abroad, citing concerns over fairness and competitive balance.