Tebas regrets cancellation of Barça-Villarreal in Miami: “We missed an opportunity”

Tebas regrets the cancellation of the LaLiga match in Miami

The president of LaLiga, Javier Tebas, has expressed his disappointment at the decision to cancel the match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami. According to Tebas, this measure represents a missed opportunity for Spanish football. The meeting, scheduled for December, generated criticism due to concerns about the integrity of the competition. Players protested against the initiative in the current LaLiga matchday, refusing to move during the first seconds of each match. On Tuesday, the league announced the cancellation due to the uncertainty generated in Spain in recent weeks.

Today, Spanish football has missed the opportunity to advance, project itself globally, and strengthen its future.

Javier Tebas

Tebas harshly criticized the plan’s detractors through his X account. The LaLiga president defended the initiative, arguing that the defense of “tradition” is based on a limited vision. Furthermore, he pointed out that the true traditions of European football are threatened by decisions of the governing institutions. Tebas also thanked Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona for their commitment and generosity in this project, highlighting their focus on the growth of the competition. LaLiga will continue working to maintain the competitiveness of Spanish football, respecting its roots and ensuring its sustainability. Tebas concluded by stating that Spanish football must look to the future with ambition, not fear, and that they will keep trying.