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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Spanish FA Approves Plans for La Liga Match in the USA
Caption: Spanish FA Approves Plans for La Liga Match in the USA. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has approved plans to host Villarreal’s La Liga match against Barcelona in Miami, marking a potential first for European league fixtures abroad. The match, scheduled for 21 December, could be moved to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, which is set to host World Cup matches in 2026. The RFEF will now seek permission from FIFA and UEFA to relocate the game to the U.S., with the match proposed for 20 December 2025. The idea has been met with strong opposition from fan groups, including Barcelona and Villarreal supporters, who vow to take legal action if the plans proceed. Other one-off football events like the Italian and Spanish Super Cups have been held abroad in recent years, but regular league fixtures remain rare. AC Milan is also exploring the possibility of playing a Serie A match in Perth, Australia, due to a scheduling conflict with the Winter Olympics. FIFA currently does not allow domestic league matches to be played outside their home countries but has formed a working group to assess the issue. While the Premier League has ruled out the idea of overseas games, other leagues are beginning to explore the possibility of global expansion. If approved, this match would set a precedent for European football’s potential international ventures beyond special events. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Spanish FA,La Liga,Villarreal,Barcelona,USA,Miami,Hard Rock Stadium,FIFA,UEFA,international football,global expansion,domestic leagues,international sports,football fan opposition,FIFA regulations
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