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The idea was that the meeting between Girona and Barcelona takes place in Miami.
But now, FIFA, which has the right of decision, sets foot.
– Official league matches must be played in the zone of each member organization, said President Gianni Infantino.
In mid-August, La Liga announced the signing of a 15-year agreement with the relevant media company. This contract included the holding of a league game each season in the United States or Canada. This decision provoked sharp criticism and, among other things, the captains of the La Liga team joined forces to demonstrate.
The idea was that Girona-Barcelona be released in January and that in mid-September, both clubs and La Liga had officially asked the Spanish Football Federation to play the match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami January 26th.
But the match does not seem to be lost. After the Fifa Executive Committee meeting on Friday, President Gianni Infantino made it clear:
– The Executive Committee insists on the sporting principle that matches of the Official League must be played in the area of each member organization, "said Infantino.
– The committee has very clear opinions on this subject.
FIFA also has a right of decision in this area. The statutes of the organization contain "international matches":
"No match or competition of this type will take place without the prior agreement of FIFA, as well as the Confederation and / or affiliates"
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