Overview

• LaLiga’s Villarreal v Barcelona has been proposed for Miami on 20 December and Serie A’s AC Milan v Como for Perth in February, with both plans awaiting further authorization.
• UEFA’s executive committee in Tirana took no decision and opened a formal stakeholder consultation that explicitly includes supporters’ groups.
• National federations in Spain (RFEF) and Italy (FIGC) have already approved the moves, while FIFA has a working group reviewing rules on domestic games played abroad.
• Football Supporters Europe welcomed the consultation but reiterated firm opposition, warning that moving league fixtures would undermine sporting integrity and local communities.
• Madrid’s Estadio Metropolitano was confirmed to host the 2027 men’s Champions League final, with Warsaw named for the women’s final, and UEFA also set other 2026 showpiece venues.