Barcelona back out of Miami match

La Liga’s plans to stage a match in the United States next month have been derailed after Barcelona, who were scheduled to play Girona in Miami, withdrew their support for the game following a board meeting.

The Spanish league signed a 15-year agreement with entertainment company Relevant Sports designed to promote the sport and La Liga in North America back in August. The deal included hosting one regular season Spanish league game on American soil per season with Girona’s home match against Catalan neighbours Barcelona on January 2.