LaLiga has long aimed to stage official league games abroad, particularly in the USA, in a bid to expand its global reach. However, despite several attempts, the Spanish soccer league continues to face significant hurdles; primarily from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and Spanish courts. Recent events indicate that there have been some improvements. However, there are still some roadblocks on La Liga’s way to holding matches in the United States.
It was announced in August that La Liga is proceeding with preparations to have a match in the USA, likely in Miami. Early reports hinted that Barcelona’s home game against Atletico Madrid on December 22 could be the chosen fixture for this landmark event. Though it is not a novel concept; the RFEF has already thwarted La Liga’s 2019 bid to host a Girona-Barcelona match in Miami.
Relations between La Liga and the Spanish FA had been strained under the leadership of Luis Rubiales. Luckily, they have since improved with Pedro Rocha now heading the Federation. Rocha’s willingness to entertain the idea of a game abroad; provided he receives sufficient information from La Liga president Javier Tebas, suggests a potential breakthrough. However, despite the improved relations, the final decision remains with the RFEF.
Supreme Court ruling: RFEF still holds power
In a recent blow to La Liga’s ambitions, the Supreme Court of Spain rejected the league’s appeal to remove the RFEF’s veto power over holding matches outside Spain. La Liga had argued that the Federation’s actions were obstructionist and filed the appeal on the grounds of “unfaithful administration”. However, the court found that the appeal lacked merit and upheld the RFEF’s authority; meaning La Liga cannot proceed without the Federation’s approval.
This ruling is a significant setback for Tebas, who has been spearheading efforts to grow La Liga’s global presence. In fact, it does not entirely close the door on…
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Author : Martina Alcheva
Publish date : 2024-09-27 20:20:03
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