The much-awaited Villarreal vs Barcelona clash in the USA has been cancelled, disappointing fans worldwide
The December 20 fixture was set to be the first-ever European league match played abroad, a huge moment for La Liga and global fans
Javier Tebas, La Liga’s president, said the cancellation was a 'missed opportunity' for Spanish football to expand internationally
The promoter reportedly called off the event due to 'uncertainty generated in Spain' in recent weeks
The Villarreal vs Barcelona fixture will now be held at Villarreal’s home ground, Estadio de la Ceramica - as per the original schedule
Football fans in the US were eager to witness history. Now, they’ll have to wait longer for La Liga to make its overseas debut