UEFA has approved LaLiga's request to hold the Villarreal vs. Barcelona match in Miami. However, UEFA asserts its opposition to national league matches being played abroad, and allowing the two matche...
UEFA has approved LaLiga's request to hold the Villarreal vs. Barcelona match in Miami.
However, UEFA asserts its opposition to national league matches being played abroad, and allowing the two matches is "regrettable" and should not be considered a precedent.
In this regard, it was Ceferin who clarified that the idea is not for league matches to leave their countries:
"League matches should be played at home; any other measure would deprive loyal fans of their rights and could introduce distorting elements into the competitions. Our consultation confirmed the extent of these concerns. While it is regrettable to have to allow these two matches to be held, this decision is exceptional and should not be considered a precedent. Our commitment is clear: to protect the integrity of national leagues and ensure that football remains anchored in its local scope".
🚨 BREAKING: UEFA has approved LaLiga’s request to stage Villarreal vs. Barcelona in Miami. And Serie A can play AC Milan vs. Como in Perth.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 6, 2025
However, UEFA say they are opposed to domestic league matches played abroad, and allowing the two games is “regrettable” and should not be…
In addition to the match between the Yellow Submarine and The Culés, UEFA also allowed the match between Milan and Como to be played in Perth.
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