LaLiga has called off plans to hold a regular-season game between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami in December, the league announced on Tuesday.

A short statement released by LaLiga explained the decision was taken by Relevent, the league's partner in the North American market, due to the reaction generated in Spain by the decision to hold a league fixture on foreign soil.

"Following discussions with the promoter of the match in Miami, the latter has announced its decision to cancel the organisation of the event due to the uncertainty generated in Spain in recent weeks," LaLiga said.

"LaLiga deeply regrets that this project, which represented a historic and unparalleled opportunity for the internationalisation of Spanish football, cannot go ahead.

"The staging of an official matc

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