'Helpless' UEFA approves league games to be played abroad; Barcelona to benefit
'Helpless' UEFA approves league games to be played abroad; Barcelona to benefit
UEFA has reluctantly approved two European domestic league matches to be played abroad, citing a lack of regulatory framework to block them. Despite widespread opposition from fans and stakeholders, La Liga's Barcelona vs. Villarreal in Miami and Serie A's AC Milan vs. Como in Perth will proceed on an exceptional basis, with UEFA stressing this sets no precedent.
UEFA has reluctantly approved two European domestic league matches to be played abroad, citing a lack of regulatory framework to block them. Despite widespread opposition from fans and stakeholders, La Liga's Barcelona vs. Villarreal in Miami and Serie A's AC Milan vs. Como in Perth will proceed on an exceptional basis, with UEFA stressing this sets no precedent.