Overview

• European Commissioner Glenn Micallef condemned moving domestic fixtures outside Europe, labeling the plans a betrayal of fans.
• LaLiga continues to seek approval to stage Villarreal vs Barcelona in Miami in December 2025, with Spain’s federation having signed off.
• Italy’s FIGC endorsed playing AC Milan vs Como in Perth in February 2026, though UEFA and FIFA authorization remains outstanding.
• Lega Serie A said the Commissioner’s stance was excessive and argued a single exported match promotes the league without undermining its core.
• LaLiga president Javier Tebas urged perspective, calling it one match out of 380, as Spain’s players’ union opposed the move and the Premier League said it has no such plans.