
"The Spanish Footballers' Association (AFE) said in a statement they had coordinated with the captains of each La Liga club to "protest symbolically" against the league's "lack of transparency, dialogue and coherence". La Liga refuted the accusations, external earlier this week, stating a "willingness to meet" with the AFE to "foster useful dialogue that allows explaining the project". The protest by Oviedo and Espanyol players was not shown on live television as cameras cut away to the exterior of the stadium. The AFE's statement added that replica demonstrations will follow at the remaining La Liga games this weekend."
"'In the face of La Liga's constant refusals and unrealistic proposals, the Spanish Footballers' Association categorically rejects a project that does not have the approval of the main players in our sport and demands that the employers' association create a negotiating table in which all information is shared and the exceptional characteristics of the project are analysed, the needs and concerns of the footballers are addressed, and the protection of their labour rights and compliance with current regulations are guaranteed.'"
Oviedo and Espanyol players refused to move for the first 15 seconds of their match as a symbolic protest against La Liga's decision to host a Villarreal versus Barcelona fixture in Miami. The Spanish Footballers' Association coordinated with club captains to oppose what it called a lack of transparency, dialogue and coherence. La Liga denied the accusations and said it was willing to meet the AFE to explain the project. The protest was not aired live as cameras cut away. The AFE announced further replica demonstrations while requesting negotiations to protect players' labour rights and ensure regulatory compliance.
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