La Liga clubs Villarreal and Barcelona are now set to face each other in Miami in December in what would be the first European league fixture to be played abroad.
Uefa, European football’s governing body, has stressed its “clear opposition” to the plans, but reluctantly” approved them because there is no legal framework to stop it.
Our consultation confirmed the breadth of these concerns. I would like to thank the 55 national associations for their constructive and responsible engagement on such a sensitive issue.
Our commitment is clear to protect the integrity of national leagues and ensure that football remains anchored in its home environment.
