UEFA "reluctantly approves" La Liga s overseas games are expected to take place

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La Liga has been operating the La Liga overseas match plan, hoping to arrange the 17th round of this season's Barcelona vs. Villarreal to be held in Miami, USA. In August this year, the Spanish Football Association submitted a formal application for this plan to UEFA. Several Spanish media reported that UEFA has given a reply: barely approved.

Holding individual La Liga matches overseas is a project that the La Liga has always hoped to promote. This plan was proposed many years ago, but it was not possible due to resistance from multiple parties. UEFA said in a statement that "UEFA reiterated today that it is firmly opposed to the arrangement of league matches outside its country of origin."

"After the Executive Committee meeting last month, UEFA held further consultations to assess the relevant scope of impact of the matter. Previously, UEFA had received requests from two football associations, Spain and Italy."

"This consultation confirmed the broad opposition previously expressed by fans, other leagues, clubs, players and institutions, who all opposed moving league matches overseas."

"However, given that the relevant regulatory framework currently under consideration is not clear and detailed, the UEFA Executive Committee has decided to approve both requests as an exception. UEFA will actively participate in the relevant work carried out by FIFA to ensure that future regulations can safeguard the integrity of national competitions. , protect the close connection between clubs and fans and local communities. "

"This decision is an exception and should not be regarded as a precedent." UEFA President Cheferin said, "League matches should be held locally. Any other arrangements will deprive loyal fans of their rights and may have an impact on the event. Our consultations confirm the seriousness of these concerns. I want to thank the 55 Football Associations for their constructiveness and responsibility on such sensitive issues. "

"This decision is an exception and cannot be regarded as a precedent. Our commitment is clear: to protect the integrity of the league and ensure that football continues to be rooted in the local environment."

According to the analysis of Ass, after UEFA gave the green light, La Liga overseas matches still need to be approved by FIFA, but if UEFA has approved it, it is unlikely that FIFA will reject the plan. In addition, since the game is played in the United States, the plan also needs to be approved by the Central and North American and Caribbean Football Federation.

Text/Yanshan