"Fifa's proposals significantly raise the bar for controversial international matches to be approved, introducing clearer regulations and strict limits on the number of games played abroad."
"Under the new protocol, any request to switch a competitive game to a foreign territory would require approval from all major stakeholders, including Fifa's right of veto."
"La Liga and Serie A faced political backlash when they scheduled league games in Miami and Perth, leading to the cancellation of these fixtures after local authorities raised objections."
Fifa's new protocol allows domestic leagues to stage only one game abroad each season, with host countries permitted a maximum of five matches from other leagues. This initiative aims to regulate international matches more effectively. Previous attempts by La Liga and Serie A to hold games in foreign locations faced backlash and were canceled. Future requests for relocating games must receive approval from all major stakeholders, including national associations and confederations, with Fifa holding veto power over decisions contrary to league wishes.
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