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FC Barcelona, Girona FC and La Liga seek permission to stage match in the US
FC Barcelona, Girona FC and La Liga have requested permission from the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to stage the matchday 21 fixture between Girona and Barcelona, scheduled to be played on January 26, at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.
The request, signed by FC Barcelona President Josep Maria Bartomeu, Girona FC President Delfí Geli and La Liga President Javier Tebas, was submitted to the RFEF on Monday. The submission has been made after successfully completing the first key steps with several stakeholders.
One of the elements of the request is the compensation offered to Girona season ticket holders, who have this fixture included in their season ticket. Aficiones Unidas (AFEPE), an association of fan clubs, has welcomed this compensation package.
The clubs and La Liga also explained that they will work hand in hand with the main Spanish government institutions, as well as other federations and sports entities, to promote Spanish football and its values as a vehicle for developing its brand in North America.
The proposed match in Miami is part of La Liga North America, a wide ranging and long-term joint venture announced in August between La Liga and Relevent, a multinational media, sports and entertainment group.
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