"La Liga has announced that December's planned move of Villarreal's game against Barcelona to Miami has been called off, citing the uncertainty generated in Spain in recent weeks. The controversial move, along with that of a Serie A match between Milan and Como to Australia, was approved reluctantly by Uefa at the start of this month. However, the idea has met hostility from fan groups and players."
"In a statement on its website, La Liga said: Following discussions with the promoter of the official La Liga match in Miami, the latter has announced its decision to cancel the event due to the uncertainty generated in Spain in recent weeks. La Liga deeply regrets that this project, which represented a historic and unparalleled opportunity for the internationalisation of Spanish football, cannot go ahead."
La Liga announced that the December relocation of Villarreal's match against Barcelona to Miami has been cancelled. The promoter cancelled the event citing uncertainty generated in Spain in recent weeks. The Miami move had been approved reluctantly by Uefa earlier in the month alongside a Serie A match planned for Australia. The relocation idea generated hostility from fan groups and players. La Liga expressed deep regret, calling the project a historic and unparalleled opportunity for the internationalisation of Spanish football. The cancellation ends plans to stage an official La Liga match overseas this season and reflects sensitivities around staging domestic fixtures abroad.
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