Villarreal have described LaLiga's handling of the proposed Miami game against Barcelona as "poor," saying the club had "repeatedly expressed its deepest concern" over the event's planning and criticised the organisers of what it called a "complete and utter lack of respect" in the way the cancellation was announced.

BARCELONA’s controversial La Liga fixture in Miami has been called off as organisers claim there is not enough time to put the event together.

Villarreal boss Marcelino was left fuming that decision was made public while his side were playing. He said: "It is absolutely disrespectful to the club, professionals and board of directors and fan...