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LaLiga has announced the cancellation of its proposed official league match in Miami, citing recent uncertainty in Spain as the reason behind the decision.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the league said it had reached the decision “following conversations with the promoter of the Official LALIGA Match in Miami,” adding that the event “has been made to cancel the organization of the event due to the uncertainty that has arisen in Spain over the past few weeks.”
LaLiga expressed disappointment at the outcome, describing the now-abandoned plan as “a historic and unparalleled opportunity for the international expansion of Spanish soccer.”
“Holding an official match outside our borders would have been a decisive step in the global growth of the competition, strengthening the international presence of clubs, the positioning of players, and the visibility of Spanish soccer in a strategic market such as the United States,” the statement said.
The league also defended the legality of the project, insisting it “fully complied with all federative regulations and did not affect the integrity of the competition, as confirmed by the competent institutions responsible for ensuring compliance, which opposed it for other reasons.”
LaLiga argued that global expansion initiatives are vital for the future of Spanish football, particularly in a landscape dominated by other major competitions.
“In an increasingly competitive global landscape, where leagues such as the Premier League or competitions like the UEFA Champions League continue to expand their reach and ability to generate revenue, initiatives like this are essential to ensure the sustainability and growth of Spanish soccer. Renouncing such opportunities hinders the generation of new income, limits clubs’ capacity to invest and compete, and reduces the international projection of the entire Spanish soccer ecosystem,” it said.
The statement concluded with a message of appreciation to the clubs involved: “We wish to thank the clubs for their willingness and collaboration in this project, as well as for their continued commitment to the growth of the competition. From LALIGA, we will continue, as always, to work to bring Spanish soccer to every corner of the world, promoting an open, modern and competitive vision that benefits clubs, players, and fans alike.”
The Miami match, which was set to mark the first time a Spanish top-flight fixture would be played abroad, had been a cornerstone of LaLiga’s push to expand its global footprint, particularly in the U.S. market.
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