
Madrid want Barça-Villarreal U.S. game blocked
Alex Kirkland
created: Aug. 12, 2025, 2:41 p.m. | updated: Aug. 12, 2025, 7:44 p.m.
(1:14)Burley makes the case for Yamal over Dembélé for the Ballon d'Or (1:14)Open Extended ReactionsReal Madrid have slammed plans to play December's LaLiga game between Villarreal and Barcelona in the United States.
Madrid have said the proposal would "give an undue sporting advantage" to the teams involved and "sets an unacceptable precedent."
Madrid also called on UEFA to put pressure on the RFEF to withdraw its request, and Spain's Supreme Sports Council (CSD) to refuse its authorization.
Last year, FIFA set up a working group to investigate the impact of playing competitive domestic league matches abroad.
Italy's football federation has backed plans to take Serie A's AC Milan vs. Como to Australia in February.
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