
Approval for Barcelona vs Villarreal Match in America
The Spanish Football Federation announced in an official statement today, Monday, its approval to hold the Villarreal vs Barcelona match as part of the 17th round of La Liga in the United States of America.
The federation stated in its statement: "After receiving the required documents and verifying their compliance, the administrative committee has approved proceeding with the procedures, as the Spanish federation will submit the request to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for its preliminary approval."
It added: "After UEFA's approval, the International Football Federation (FIFA) must also approve this request, in accordance with FIFA's international match regulations and the executive rules adopted by the Spanish federation."
According to the plan, the match is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, on December 20, 2025, in a move aimed at expanding the reach of La Liga and enhancing its global audience presence.
The federation stated in its statement: "After receiving the required documents and verifying their compliance, the administrative committee has approved proceeding with the procedures, as the Spanish federation will submit the request to the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) for its preliminary approval."
It added: "After UEFA's approval, the International Football Federation (FIFA) must also approve this request, in accordance with FIFA's international match regulations and the executive rules adopted by the Spanish federation."
According to the plan, the match is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, USA, on December 20, 2025, in a move aimed at expanding the reach of La Liga and enhancing its global audience presence.