Overview
- LaLiga’s president argued the Spanish government’s sports council lacks competence to prohibit the game, insisting only UEFA and the RFEF can intervene.
- He cited a remaining formality involving communication from the U.S. federation to CONCACAF, while coverage notes FIFA authorization may also be required.
- The match is scheduled for Dec. 20 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, shifting Villarreal’s designated home game away from La Cerámica.
- The players’ union AFE and some footballers, including Frenkie de Jong, have criticized the plan, and Real Madrid has called it an adulteration of the competition.
- Tebas said LaLiga will not receive or distribute revenue from the event, with promoter Relevent handling commercial terms and gate receipts to be settled after the match.