Villarreal president Fernando Roig has reduced the 'USA Game' as a 'great opportunity' for the yellow submarine and has announced free flights for seasonal cards that went to the game. Their home collision with Barcelona on December 20/21 is planned at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, awaiting the approval of UEFA and FIFA.
Approval that Real Madrid both did not ask not to give. They have argued that La Liga's integrity can be affected if the format is changed for 'non-sporting reasons'. Roig did not see things that way, as he told Diario.
“I think it is a great idea that has been in the making for four or five years. A Villarreal-athletico match was spoken, but there was never flourishing. Milestone.”
Roig also announced that the club would cover the costs of flights to Miami that weekend for their seasonal card holders, as well as free access to the competition. It is a strong nod to their supporters.
“Our fans will experience some inconvenience, but we will implement two fundamental measures: anyone who wants to go to Miami will travel on the plane for free. And everyone who is unable to or will not receive a 20% discount at their club season. Ticket holders will be compensated.
Nevertheless, fans should still have free time and pay accommodation to attend the competition. Roig said that the yellow submarine strived for a long -term win instead of a short win.
“There are still a few formalities that have to be completed. But in principle everything that it will be kept there. The entire financial aspect will be dedicated to compensate for the fans. What the club wins here is the expansion of the brand, the sponsorship and watching the future of opening to the market.
In the meantime, despite Real Madrid's statement, Roig had already responded to this idea in his mind about the potential falsification of the competition.
“We have not defeated Barcelona in our stadium, and we have defeated them several times in their own in recent years. So maybe we have a better chance. We will beat them there this year, for example. If we play in good condition on a football field, there is no fake.
In the meantime, Villarreal has arrived for serious criticism for signing ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, despite fan protests. The international of Ghana received preliminary anger and whistles during their pre -season -friendly against Aston Villa during the weekend, his first performance in a Villarreal shirt.
“The player is currently undergoing legal proceedings. He maintains his innocence and denies the charges against him. The club keeps the suspicion of innocence, and it will be the responsibility of the English courts to clarify the facts. We have demonstrated our values with all types of activities for years. A fundamental law as this must be rejected.”
'English [Aston Villa fans] Flute the peidey. Not the Villarreal fans. I don't want our own fans to whistle players in our team. We have to stand with the team and respect the suspicion of innocence. He is not a convicted player. We must be careful and wait for justice. Let us not assess prematurely. Thomas has the right to do his work until there is a conviction. “
Pedey is accused of five counts of rape and one count of sexual violence. Partey released on bail, will be himself defending in London in London in September.