Earlier this week, UEFA permitted La Liga’s request to host December’s match between Villarreal and Barcelona on the Arduous Rock Stadium in Miami. And whereas there was a good quantity of satisfaction amongst backers of the USA fixture, there was loads of unfavorable reactions too.
The Spanish Authorities is reportedly stated to be wanting into whether or not they can block the match, which nonetheless wants FIFA’s sign-off to be confirmed, however the response that has most irritated La Liga president Javier Tebas is that of Glenn Micallef, who’s the European Commissioner for Intergenerational Equity, Youth, Tradition and Sport.
Tebas has already criticised Micallef’s disapproval of the USA fixture earlier than, and he has performed so once more on X (through MD).
“UEFA approves the match in Miami. Villarreal fan golf equipment assist it: ‘it’s a possibility’. However Glenn Micallef, the European Commissioner for Sport, and a few who self-proclaim because the voice of the followers protest once more. Curious: they converse on behalf of everybody… besides those that do need to play it. The Villarreal Fan Golf equipment Affiliation, in favour of enjoying in Miami: ‘It’s a possibility’.”
Tebas has been driving drive behind USA fixture
Tebas has been advocating for La Liga to play a match in america for a number of years now, and regardless of failed makes an attempt in 2023 and 2024, he’s edging nearer to getting his want now. FIFA are anticipated to rule on the matter within the coming weeks now that UEFA have given their reluctant go-ahead, and within the league’s workplaces, there’s a sturdy feeling of a constructive determination from world soccer’s governing physique.