La Liga match in United States is a reward for fans, says Spanish football president Louzan


La Liga’s decision to stage a match in Miami later this year is good for football and a reward for the international fans who pay to watch the competition from afar, according to Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan.

European governing body UEFA has approved a La Liga match and a Serie A match to be played abroad, with a match between Barcelona and Villarreal taking place in Miami, while AC Milan’s meeting with Como will take place in Perth, Australia.

The La Liga match, which will take place at Hard Rock Stadium on December 20, will be the first time an official European competition match will be played abroad.

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“It is a reward for the fans who sit behind the screen, in Asia or America, who pay a fee to watch all the LaLiga matches,” Louzan said at the World Football Summit in Madrid on Wednesday.

«It’s a gesture for them. It’s good for football and promotes the Spanish league around the world. Italy will also do it with Serie A in Australia,» he added.

Published on October 16, 2025



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