La Liga's plan to move Barcelona's trip to face Villarreal in December to Miami in the United States collapsed this week under heavy pressure within Spain. La Liga have been trying to move a match to the US since 2018,

La Liga has cancelled the Miami match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal due to domestic opposition and player protests, marking a setback for the Spanish league's international expansion

La Liga players are delaying the start of their matches in Spain to protest a decision to move a Barcelona-Villarreal game to the United States.

A potential stadium conflict could arise if the Miami Hurricanes host a first-round College Football Playoff game.

"Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale," said organisers.

A Safe Future forum, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed his full support for coach Hansi Flick, who was sent off against Girona. Laporta

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and his players are not pleased at having to travel 4,500 miles (7,200 kilometers) to play a regular season La Liga match near Miami in