Elite leagues defend decisions to play matches outside of Europe | OneFootball

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·28 de agosto de 2025

Elite leagues defend decisions to play matches outside of Europe

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  • EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef criticised plans by Italy's Serie A and Spain's LaLiga to stage domestic matches outside Europe, branding the move a "betrayal" of fans.
  • Serie A intends to stage a match between AC Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, while LaLiga hopes to move Villarreal's game against Barcelona to Miami.
  • Micallef stated that European competitions and football should remain in Europe, arguing that moving matches abroad is not innovation but a betrayal of loyal fans and local communities.
  • Both Serie A and LaLiga defended their proposals, asserting that staging a single match abroad promotes their leagues globally and introduces new audiences to their sport.
  • While the Italian and Spanish football federations have approved the plans, both proposed matches still require final approval from UEFA and FIFA.
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