Nion, Switzerland (AP) – UEFA reluctantly said it would not oppose it on Monday Traditional plans Barcelona will play league games in Miami, Australia and AC Milan.
middle Violent opposition from the fan group All over the continent, consent from European football agencies was an important step for Laliga’s plans to stage Villarreal vs Barcelona in Miami on December 20th and AC Milano vs Como in Perth in February.
UEFA blamed the lack of clear rules World Soccer Body FIFA To block the proposed game, many fans see team relationships as a threat to reduce their home community.
“It’s a shame that we have to go ahead with these two games, but this decision is exceptional and is not considered to set a precedent,” UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement.
UEFA said it “will actively contribute to the ongoing work led by FIFA and ensure that future regulations maintain the integrity of domestic competition and the close ties between the club, its supporters and local communities.”
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