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LaLiga Players will hold symbolic protests at the start of most matches in the league this weekend The decision to hold a game in Miami in December,
Oviedo and Espanyol players stood in protest in the first 15 seconds of their La Liga clash on Friday, demanding better transparency and dialogue from officials.
players of barcelona And VillarrealThe Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE), whose teams are due to play at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on December 20, have been excluded from the initiative “in order to avoid any protest action being taken as a possible measure against any club”, the Spanish Footballers’ Association (AFE) revealed.
“Given LaLiga’s persistent refusals and unrealistic proposals, the Spanish Footballers’ Association categorically rejects a project that does not have the approval of the main protagonists of our game,” the AFE said in a statement on Friday.
LaLiga confirmed earlier this month that Barca’s match against Villarreal would take place in Florida UEFA’s reluctant approval,
Real Madrid opposed the decision in August, saying it could undermine football’s competitive balance.
Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) President Rafael Lauzon defended the decision to move the match on Thursday, calling it a “reward for the fans”.
The AFE said it wanted league officials to share information, analyze “the exceptional characteristics of the project” and address players’ needs and concerns.
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