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‘Impossible to keep these games out’ – Even as Europe protests the scheduled Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami, Americans cautiously welcome La Liga to the U.S.

The competitive fixture set for December is immensely controversial in Europe, but the view in the U.S. is one of inevitability Most of La Liga spent last weekend protesting. Routinely, in each game, the referee blew his whistle to signify the start of the contest. And for exactly 15 seconds, in every single fixture, the players…

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Barcelona match in Miami is ‘a reward’ for global fans ‘behind the screen’ but Spanish FA president confirms Women’s Super Cup won’t go ahead in USA because of Real Madrid objection

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan has argued that Barcelona and Villarreal’s upcoming match in Miami is part of a broader plan to reward global fans and expand La Liga’s international reach. However, he revealed that the Women’s Super Cup, originally proposed to be held in the United States from January 20 to 25,…

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‘We are willing to be bold’ – La Liga U.S. chief backs controversial Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami for success, despite criticism

Nicolas Garcia Hemme, LALIGA North America Managing Director, backed the Spanish top flight’s controversial Miami-based fixture for success, despite criticism over its scheduling. The executive admitted that the December game could ruffle some feathers, but claimed that it is a crucial way for Spanish football to differentiate itself in the U.S. Source link

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‘We are willing to be bold’ – La Liga U.S. chief backs controversial Barcelona-Villarreal match in Miami for success, despite criticism

Nicolas Garcia Hemme, La Liga’s head of strategy in North America, backed the Spanish top flight’s controversial Miami-based fixture for success, despite criticism over its scheduling. The executive admitted that the December game could ruffle some feathers, but claimed that it is a crucial way for Spanish football to differentiate itself in the U.S. Source…

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