Spanish FA approves plans for La Liga match in USA
Summary
The Spanish Football Federation has approved plans for a December La Liga match between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in the U.S., specifically at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. Now, approval from FIFA and UEFA is needed for the match to take place abroad. The move would mark the first time a European league game is played outside of Europe.Key Facts
- The match between Villarreal and Barcelona is scheduled for December.
- It aims to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA.
- The Royal Spanish Football Federation has approved the plan.
- FIFA and UEFA must also approve the idea for it to proceed.
- Current FIFA rules do not allow domestic league matches to be played abroad.
- There have been previous plans to play La Liga matches in Miami, but they were not realized.
- Other football matches, like the Italian and Spanish Super Cups, have been played abroad in the past.
- AC Milan seeks similar approval to play a Serie A match in Australia.
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