""UEFA has today reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country," it said. "After the meeting of its Executive Committee in Tirana last month, UEFA undertook further consultations with stakeholders... That consultation confirmed the widespread lack of support that had already been raised by fans, other leagues, clubs, players and European institutions around the concept of domestic league matches being relocated abroad.""
""However, given that the relevant FIFA regulatory framework -- currently under review -- is not clear and detailed enough, the UEFA Executive Committee has reluctantly taken the decision to approve, on an exceptional basis, the two requests referred to it. "UEFA will actively contribute to the ongoing work led by FIFA to ensure that future rules uphold the integrity of domestic competitions and the close bond between clubs, their supporters and local communities.""
UEFA reiterated clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home countries while approving two exceptional requests due to an unclear FIFA regulatory framework. The approved requests permit a LaLiga match between Barcelona and Villarreal to be staged in Miami and a Serie A match between AC Milan and Como to be held in Perth. UEFA noted widespread lack of support from fans, leagues, clubs, players and European institutions for relocating domestic matches abroad. UEFA described the approvals as reluctant and pledged to contribute to FIFA's ongoing review to safeguard competition integrity and club-supporter community bonds.
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