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UEFA approves Villarreal-Barcelona game in Miami

UEFA approved two first-ever overseas league matches amid unclear FIFA rules, aiming to boost La Liga and Serie A's global presence despite fan opposition.

  • Villarreal's LaLiga match against Barcelona will be played on December 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, confirmed by LaLiga President Javier Tebas, marking the first official European league match abroad.
  • LaLiga aims to expand into North America and has opened pre-sale registration for tickets, with sales starting on October 22.
  • To compensate Villarreal's season-ticket holders, fans will have travel costs covered or receive a 30% discount if they opt not to travel.
  • UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin expressed concerns about the impact on loyal fans, stating that league matches should be played on home soil.
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The Spanish league will finally play a regular season match in the United States.

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La Liga confirms first regular-season game abroad with Barcelona facing Villarreal in the US

The Spanish league is finally playing a regular-season game in the United States.

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