Spanish minister to mediate in TV rights dispute

"Miguel Cardenal... will take part tomorrow in the assembly of the professional football league (LFP)," his office said on their official Twitter feed.

Thirteen first division clubs have said they will postpone the season opening this weekend unless broadcasters Canal+ and Mediapro, who are fighting over rights ownership, put aside their differences.

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