Barcelona back out of next month's La Liga Miami match


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - FC Barcelona v Girona - Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - September 23, 2018 Barcelona's Luis Suarez in action with Girona's Pere Pons REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - 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 on Monday following a board meeting.

The Spanish league signed a 15-year agreement with entertainment company Relevent Sports designed to promote the sport and La Liga in North America back in August.

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