La Liga Players Protest Against U.S. Game Continues: TV Broadcasts Avoid Showing Initial Stillness
La Liga players continued their protest against the league's decision to hold a game in the United States for a second day, with TV broadcasts of the Sevilla-Mallorca and Barcelona-Girona matches not showing the players' initial stillness in opposition to the Miami game. The players' union announced the protest plans, supported by all top-flight team captains, for games in the ninth round from Friday through Monday. The protest aims to highlight the lack of transparency and dialogue from La Liga regarding the U.S. game.
During the protest, the TV feeds for the matches focused on the center circle or the outside of the stadium, avoiding showing the players' initial stillness. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have criticized the Miami game, citing additional travel burdens on their schedules. The game is scheduled to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on December 20, with La Liga president Javier Tebas defending it as a revenue-boosting opportunity.
Tebas believes that the Miami game will increase the value of La Liga's television rights and help the league compete with the Premier League. Barcelona president Joan Laporta supports the move, seeing it as a chance to expand into the American sports market. The league plans to make the international match an annual event, despite the players' protests against the lack of transparency and dialogue surrounding the decision.
In conclusion, La Liga players' protests against the U.S. game continue, with TV broadcasts avoiding showing the initial stillness of the players. The league's decision to hold a game in Miami has sparked criticism from players and coaches, who see it as adding unnecessary travel to their schedules. Despite the opposition, La Liga president Tebas defends the game as a revenue-boosting opportunity that will enhance the league's international presence.