"The Executive Committee discussed the requests from the RFEF and FIGC (Italian FA) to approve the playing of one domestic league match each outside the home country, in particular outside the UEFA territory. The committee acknowledged it as an important and growing issue but expressed the desire to ensure that it has the views of all stakeholders before coming to a final decision."
"There are many issues to resolve and as the European governing body, UEFA has a responsibility to take all such factors into account. As a result, no decision was taken today but UEFA will undertake a round of consultation with all stakeholders in European football -- including fans."
UEFA deferred decisions on proposals to hold domestic league matches abroad, including RFEF plans for Villarreal vs. Barcelona in Miami and Serie A’s Inter Milan vs. Como in Perth. UEFA will undertake consultations with all stakeholders, explicitly including fans, before reaching final conclusions. Over 400 European club supporter groups oppose staging matches overseas, and Football Supporters Europe urged UEFA and FIFA to block such requests. UEFA described the matter as important and growing, cited many unresolved factors, and emphasized its responsibility to consider all relevant issues. No approvals were granted at the meeting.
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