"Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has openly criticised La Liga's decision to stage the upcoming Villarreal vs Barcelona fixture in Miami, United States. The Spanish international believes that such a move would unfairly alter the competition's integrity, labelling it as "a clear adulteration of the competition." Speaking to Teledeporte (h/t SPORT), Carvajal expressed strong disapproval over the idea of one league match being played abroad while others remain in Spain."
"During the recent La Liga fixtures, including Saturday's game between Barcelona and Girona, players from both sides deliberately paused for the opening 10 to 15 seconds as a form of protest. This gesture was organised by the Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE), which accused La Liga of showing "a lack of transparency, dialogue, and consistency" in its handling of the proposed match. The AFE has formally requested that the Joint Committee on the Collective Agreement, initially set for Friday 24, be moved forward to Wednesday 22 to urgently discuss the issue."
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal criticised La Liga's plan to stage Villarreal vs Barcelona in Miami, calling it a clear adulteration of the competition that creates unequal conditions for teams. Carvajal said fairness must guide players, clubs, and the league, and condemned prioritising profit over equity. La Liga frames the Miami fixture as a commercial opportunity to expand internationally, while many in Spanish football oppose the move. Players protested by pausing for the opening 10 to 15 seconds in recent matches. The Spanish Footballers' Association accused La Liga of lacking transparency, dialogue, and consistency and requested an accelerated Joint Committee meeting.
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