Rooney and Real Madrid oppose La Liga sending Barca to the US

The proposal to move the Villarreal-Barcelona match to Miami (USA) on December 20 has been heavily criticized, even Wayne Rooney has spoken out against it.

Rooney opposes Barcelona playing in Miami

Several La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid, have strongly opposed the idea, while the Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) has expressed concern over the idea of ​​playing a La Liga match abroad, saying the decision was made without consulting the relevant parties.

In that context, Rooney also spoke out strongly. Responding to BBC Sport , the former Manchester United and England striker said that this move was completely unfair to fans in Spain and was driven by financial interests.

He analyzed that the broadcasters always try to maximize profits from the copyright money they have spent, but it is the loyal fans - who always follow the club to the stadiums - who are the most disadvantaged. To watch the match, they are forced to pay huge additional costs if they want to go to the US, from plane tickets, hotels to other travel expenses.

Rooney concluded firmly: “I think taking a game away from the fans just for money is wrong. It should not and should never happen.”

Despite opposition from many quarters, La Liga President Javier Tebas still defends his position. With the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) giving the green light, Villarreal and Barcelona are likely to play at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami next December. Meanwhile, in Italy, the match between AC Milan and Como this season is also scheduled to be held in Australia, which will be the first time Serie A is held outside of the land of spaghetti.

Source: https://znews.vn/rooney-va-real-madrid-phan-doi-la-liga-dua-barca-sang-my-post1579239.html