US EditionUEFA approves Villarreal-Barcelona game in Miami
UEFA approved two league matches abroad amid unclear FIFA rules, marking first La Liga and Serie A games outside Europe despite fan opposition, aiming to boost global reach.
- Uefa has confirmed that Barcelona will play Villarreal in Miami and AC Milan will play Como in Perth after receiving requests from LaLiga and Serie A, which were reluctantly approved due to a vague FIFA framework.
- Uefa president Alexander Ceferin stated that the decision is exceptional and will not set a precedent for future matches, despite expressing opposition to staging domestic league games abroad.
- Football Supporters Europe welcomed Uefa's opposition to domestic games overseas but criticized the approval for these two matches, asserting it could harm European football.
- The final decision on the matches rests with FIFA, which is currently finalizing new regulations regarding the staging of domestic league matches outside their home countries.
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In a landmark yet controversial development in European football, UEFA has reluctantly agreed not to oppose plans for two top-tier domestic league matches to be played abroad. La Liga’s Villarreal vs. Barcelona fixture is scheduled for December 20 in Miami, while Serie A’s AC Milan vs. Como match is set for February in Perth, Australia. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin confirmed the decision on Monday, emphasising that it does not set a precede…
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