Rafael Louzan, the Spanish soccer federation’s (RFEF) president said La Liga’s decision to stage a match in Miami later this year is good for football and a reward for the international supporters.
European governing body UEFA has approved a LaLiga and a Serie A game to be played abroad.
The fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal will take place in Miami, while AC Milan’s meeting with Como will be held in Perth, Australia.
The LaLiga match, scheduled for Dec. 20 at Hard Rock Stadium, will mark the first time that an official European league match will be played abroad.
“It is a reward for those fans who are behind the screen, in Asia or America, who are paying a fee to watch all the LaLiga matches,” Louzan said.
at the World Football Summit in Madrid on Wednesday.
“It is a gesture for them. It is good for football and promotes the Spanish league around the world.
“Italy is also going to do it with Serie A in Australia,’’ Louzan said at the World Football Summit in Madrid.