😡 USA match cancellation sparks fury: why Villarreal are fuming now

The cancellation of the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal , which was originally supposed to take place in Miami, is causing significant trouble even after the fact. Villarreal has now expressed their frustration in a club statement.

The Spaniards expressed their "deep dissatisfaction with the poor organization by LaLiga ."

The club stated that they had only agreed to participate under two clear conditions: First, the money provided by LaLiga should be used exclusively to compensate their season ticket holders – for example, through free travel or refunds. Second, none of the involved clubs should derive direct financial profit from the game.

Under the leadership of President Fernando Roig, Villarreal accused the Spanish league association of lacking planning ability and transparency. The club had repeatedly expressed concern about missing information on key points such as the match date, time, and travel organization. Nevertheless, the game was eventually canceled over the phone, with LaLiga attributing the decision to the appointed promotions company.

Villarreal was particularly upset that the league unilaterally released an official statement, and that during the club's Champions League match, no less.

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Villarreal's coach Marcelino had already shown strong displeasure after the 0-2 home defeat against Manchester City: "I find it absolutely disrespectful to make an announcement about something that was planned and then doesn't happen during the halftime of a match," the Spaniard ranted.

He also added: "I consider it disrespectful to the officials of Villarreal , the club, the professionals, and the fans. That's my opinion on it."

Despite the harsh criticism, the club emphasized that they fundamentally support the international project, as it could represent a valuable opportunity for the growth of the Spanish league – provided that the organization is more professional in the future.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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