LaLiga matches halted as players protest Miami game

LaLiga players are staging symbolic protests at the start of most matches this weekend against the league’s decision to hold a game in Miami in December.

The protests began on Friday night with Espanyol and Real Oviedo players standing still for the first 15 seconds of their match.

The Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE) has categorically rejected the plan, citing a lack of transparency, dialogue, and player approval.

Players from Barcelona and Villarreal, whose teams are scheduled to play in Miami on 20 December, have been excluded from the protest initiative.

LaLiga confirmed the Barcelona vs Villarreal match in Miami after UEFA’s approval, despite opposition from clubs like Real Madrid and the AFE.