The Spanish Football Association agrees to Barcelona s match against Huang Qian in the United States and decides to apply to UEFA

The battle of La Liga Miami won the green light of the Spanish Football Association

The board of directors of the Royal Football Federation of Spain (Swissachs Football Association) officially passed a resolution on Monday and will submit an application to UEFA. It plans to transfer Villarreal to Barcelona in the 17th round of La Liga this season to Miami in Miami, USA. This marks a key step for the La Liga to the US market and is expected to hold official league events overseas for the first time.

The match is expected to be held on December 20 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. If approved by FIFA, this will be the first time in La Liga history that an official game will be held outside Spain. It is regarded as an important part of La Liga's globalization strategy, and is intended to replicate the successful model of the NFL (Major League of American Football) and the NBA and deepen its efforts in the North American market.

However, this decision has caused intense controversy within the RFEF. At the board meeting that day, the atmosphere was very tense. David Forrest Gumpzo, vice chairman of RFEF and chairman of the Spanish Players’ Union (AFE), expressed his opposition, provided that the players have not been formally informed of the matter, and the club and fans lack the right to know. He stressed that it is necessary to first fully inform the captains of each team and submit the board of directors to vote after the player representatives recognize it. Forrest Gumpo criticized RFEF for rushing forward with the voting process and questioned how other members who supported the Miami Project judged their pros and cons without adequate information.

In addition, former Spanish international Miguel Angel Nadal also expressed objections, pointing out that most clubs have not received relevant project information so far.

At present, the Spanish Football Association has officially submitted the application for LaLiga to UEFA. After UEFA approval, FIFA will eventually make a decision before La Liga President Javier Tebas can realize the "American Dream" of many years.

This time it seems that there are only four things. Previously, La Liga had tried to promote overseas games many times, but all failed. The 2018-19 season was originally planned to move Girona against Barcelona to the United States, but failed; the 2019-20 season attempt was made to arrange Villarreal to Atletico Madrid, but it also failed. At that time, the Spanish Football Association refused to authorize, and the relevant disputes even went to court. In the end, the court supported Rubiales, the then chairman of the Football Association.

Last season, Barcelona's match against Atletico Madrid was close to realization, but the La Liga chose to suspend its plan at the last moment and wait for a more mature opportunity. Now, this idea has returned again, with the goal of Villarreal vs. Barcelona, which is expected to make history.

However, the plan still faces challenges - the continued opposition from the player group, who stressed that they firmly opposed going overseas to participate without obtaining detailed project descriptions and all doubts were resolved.

can truly achieve the "La Liga Tour" depends not only on the final ruling of FIFA, but also on the coordination and transparent communication of the interests of all parties.