Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has condemned proposals to stage a La Liga fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, calling the plan abnormal and questioning how league chief Javier Tebas could champion such a move. Pérez argued the arrangement would compromise competitive integrity and fairness within Spanish domestic football.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has also voiced opposition to the relocation, lending credibility to concerns that extend beyond club rivalries. The Netherlands international said players would face unnecessary travel fatigue while their views were ignored during the decision-making process.
De Jong maintained that financial considerations should not override sporting values or player welfare, highlighting that no consultation took place with those who would be directly affected by the transatlantic fixture.
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has also voiced opposition to the relocation, lending credibility to concerns that extend beyond club rivalries. The Netherlands international said players would face unnecessary travel fatigue while their views were ignored during the decision-making process.
De Jong maintained that financial considerations should not override sporting values or player welfare, highlighting that no consultation took place with those who would be directly affected by the transatlantic fixture.
