Talks resume over Spanish players' strike

The Spanish football league (LFP) will resume talks with the players' union (AFE) on today to try and stop strike action that is threatening to halt the start of the season in the country's top two divisions this weekend.

While many believe that wearing safety googles playing against Real Madrid is at the heart of the dispute, this is not in fact what is behind the strike.

The AFE, who are demanding greater protection for players' wages at clubs who have gone into financial administration, last week called a strike for the first two rounds of matches in the top two leagues.

The AFE say around 50 million euros is owed by clubs to more than 200 players, and that a proposed emergency fund of 40 million euros put forward by the LFP was not enough.

The first meeting between the sides on Wednesday ended quickly with no resolution.

The strike action covers Friday to Monday inclusive over the next two weekends.

Some clubs have put out statements saying training had been suspended until Tuesday next week.