La Liga’s Miami Match Canceled

Cancellation Announcement

The anticipated La Liga match between Barcelona and Villarreal, scheduled for December in Miami, has been officially called off, as confirmed by both the league and the event organizer, Relevent.

Reasons for the Decision

The cancellation stems from two primary factors: a lack of adequate preparation time and persistent uncertainties surrounding the situation in Spain. This match had generated significant backlash from fans and prompted protests from players.

Timeline of Events

Initially, Relevent indicated that the match would be postponed. However, shortly thereafter, La Liga released a statement declaring the complete cancellation of the match, effectively settling the controversy regarding this high-profile event in the United States.

Official Statements

In their original statement, Relevent highlighted:
“Relevent has informed LALIGA of the need to postpone the planned match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona in Miami on December 20. Given the current uncertainty in Spain, there is insufficient time to properly execute an event of this scale. It would also be irresponsible to begin selling tickets without a confirmed match in place.”