Frenkie De Jong has openly voiced his disapproval of plans to hold Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga clash against Villarreal in Miami, calling the decision “unfair” and “unacceptable.”
Speaking to reporters, the Dutch midfielder made his stance clear:
“I don’t like that we’re going to play Barça vs Villarreal in Miami, I don’t agree. It’s unfair. The clubs will make money, but my clear opinion is that this kind of situation is unacceptable.”
De Jong’s comments come amid growing debate over La Liga’s efforts to expand its global reach by staging official matches outside Spain. While the league views the move as a strategic push for international exposure, players like De Jong believe it undermines competitive integrity and the fans who support the team locally.
His remarks have already sparked discussion among supporters, many of whom share his sentiment that football’s traditions and fairness should not be compromised for commercial gain.
