US EditionReal Madrid Oppose LaLiga Miami Match and Urge UEFA, FIFA to Block It
Real Madrid opposes staging a LaLiga match abroad citing risks to competitive balance and sporting integrity, urging FIFA and UEFA to block the December 20 fixture in Miami.
- On Tuesday, Real Madrid officially opposed LaLiga's proposal to relocate the matchday 17 fixture featuring Villarreal versus Barcelona to Miami, Florida.
- The Spanish Football Federation approved the December 20 Miami fixture without consulting all clubs, which Madrid says breaches league rules and fairness.
- Madrid warned the move violates territorial reciprocity, alters competitive balance, gives unfair advantage, and risks compromising sporting integrity.
- Real Madrid has requested that the international and national football authorities, including the relevant sports governing bodies and regulatory councils, refuse to approve the match without unanimous agreement from all participating clubs, warning that the proposal "creates an unacceptable precedent."
- The dispute highlights tension between Madrid and LaLiga amid efforts to stage official matches abroad, while approval from UEFA, CONCACAF, and FIFA remains pending.
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La Liga president Javier Tebas has been continuing his efforts to move some league matches outside of Spain in recent years, but he has consistently faced obstacles in this endeavor...
The Spanish Football Federation has approved the December La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami, a move strongly opposed by Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Slam Villarreal vs Barcelona La Liga Match In Miami, Warn Of 'Serious Consequences'
La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) have already approved a match between Villarreal and Barcelona to take place in Miami, and are seeking clearance from UEFA and FIFA.
The royal club has made an official complaint, they do not want a Spanish league match to be held abroad.
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