Villarreal shown 'lack of respect' over cancelled Miami game

Tebas added that Spanish football "deserved to look to the future with ambition, not fear" and that the league will continue attempt to play matches overseas.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his players were "not happy" with the initial decision, while Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal said an overseas game would be a "stain" on the competition.

The decision to cancel the match in Miami was announced during Villarreal's 2-0 Champions League defeat at home by Manchester City.

It would have been the first time a European top-flight league match had taken place in the United States, although the Spanish Super Cup has been held in Saudi Arabia in four of the past five seasons.

Fans' group Football Supporters Europe said the levels of opposition against La Liga's plans had been "deafening"

"La Liga's defeat sends a clear message to the world of football: such ill-conceived projects are doomed to fail. These attempts to destabilise the foundation of the game must stop now," a statement read.

The Italian football federation followed La Liga in announcing an overseas game, with the Serie A match between AC Milan and Como set to be played in Perth, Australia, in February.