An announcement was made last week that La Liga is partnering with sports and entertainment company Relevant for a 15 year deal pitting two top Spanish teams together in the United States once a season. It would be the first time a La Liga match would be played overseas and the spanish players are not ready to accept the terms of the agreement.
Real Madrid Captain Sergio Ramos and Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets were reportedly present as the Spanish Footballers' Association met on wednesday to discuss the proposals. Both players were outraged and not in support of the whole idea.
"The players don't want to play overseas, things has to be done in a more coherent way. A decision of this magnitude, that affect players, referees and fans, was taken unilaterally and is a lack of respect. I have information that there are certain clubs that are in favour of the strike action and some others against it, but I represent the players," said president David Aganzo