AFE opposes decision to play matches abroad

The Spanish Footballers Association (Asociación de Futbolistaas Españoles) released a statement yesterday, decrying the possibility of playing La Liga matches outside of Spain.

The association responded to La Liga's announcement that it has entered a 15-year partnership with Relevent, a U.S.-based sports and entertainment group. Relevent is aiming to stage matches from Spain's top division in the United States and Canada.

"In reference to the agreement made between La Liga and the company Relevent, which includes that an official league match will be played in the United States, the AFE strongly objects," the statement from AFE reads.