Messi and the La Liga captain refused to play in the United States

Today striker Lionel Messi and captain of La Liga clubs will gather to protest against plans to host a game in the United States this season.

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Messi and the La Liga captain refused to play in the United States
Last week, the plan was revealed by a La Liga official. Accordingly, the La Liga BTC wants to arrange a match in the United States to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the partnership with Relevant Sport and Entertainment. This is the annual host of the ICC friendly tournament that hosts a number of world premier clubs on the summer.

Teaming up with Relevant to hold a match across the Atlantic Ocean not only helps North American football have a brighter future, This also brings significant benefits to Spanish football.

However, plans of the La Liga BTC again faced opposition from the club to participate in the league in the country's top bullfighting. Messi, along with 19 other La Liga team captains, including Sergio Ramos, Diego Godin and Joaquín, have signed off on a request to cancel the match in the United States.

Notably, before they all arrived at the La Liga headquarters today to continue to express their views, they received support from the Spanish Football Federation (AFE). In particular, AFE president David Aganzo has publicly expressed dissatisfaction when his La Liga counterpart Javier Tebas did not consult him on his intention to hold a match in the United States.