According to the Spanish media "Marca", Real Madrid has sent a formal letter to the Spanish Sports Commission (CSD), clearly opposing the La Liga overseas match between Villarreal and Barcelona that was originally scheduled to be held in Miami, USA in December, believing that this move tarnishes the purity of the game.
After receiving the letter from Real Madrid, CSD requested the Spanish Football Federation to provide detailed information on the reasons why La Liga will hold this game overseas. The Spanish Football Federation responded that it needed to see Real Madrid's complete letter before making a specific reply.
The exchange of interests between the two parties reflects the complexity of the case: La Liga, the Spanish Football Association, the Professional Players Association and the National Sports Commission have conflicting interests. Real Madrid has opposed the game from the beginning.
Real Madrid’s move cannot be understood solely from a sports perspective. In addition to believing that this game involves Barcelona and undermines the fairness of the competition, Real Madrid led by Florentino has been at odds with La Liga president Tebas for many years over the competition management model and international influence. Real Madrid believes that playing La Liga abroad violates the principle of team equality, distorts the fairness of the competition, and sets an uncontrollable precedent.
CSD will intervene in this dispute that may go to court again. Meanwhile, Villarreal and Barcelona are in an uncertain situation: a game that was supposed to be a window to showcase the charm of La Liga may now become the focus of a political and legal battle.
source:vn 7m cn