Spanish league threatens strike over TV spat

After a meeting in Madrid on Friday, the LFP, which represents first and second division clubs, said it wanted the rule dropped for the start of the 2012/13 season so clubs were in a stronger position to negotiate rights with television companies.

The league also wants guarantees about how much cash they are entitled to receive from betting and lottery revenue.

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