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FIFA and Relevent Sports Reach Settlement on Hosting League Matches in the U.S.

The settlement could pave the way for European football leagues to play official matches in the United States, marking a potential shift in FIFA's policy.

Overview

  • FIFA and Relevent Sports have agreed to settle a federal lawsuit, potentially allowing European league matches to be played in the U.S.
  • The settlement does not resolve Relevent's claims against U.S. Soccer but indicates a shift towards international league play in the U.S.
  • Relevent, owned by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, has been advocating for the hosting of official league matches outside a league's home territory.
  • FIFA is considering changes to its policy that currently prohibits official league matches from being played outside the respective member association's territory.
  • The legal dispute began in 2018 when Relevent planned to host a La Liga match in Miami, which was blocked by FIFA's policy.