After months of uncertainty, that Barcelona will certainly face Villarreal in Miami, on the Arduous Rock Stadium.
The match might be performed on December 20, marking the primary time a La Liga contest might be held in the US.
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The transfer has led to intense criticism, particularly from different golf equipment in addition to participant unions in Spain, at the same time as La Liga president Javier Tebas remained steadfast in his endeavour.
Tebas has now acquired some assist from Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who has spoken out in favour of the Miami sport.
Laporta on the Miami sport towards Villarreal
Laporta expressed his delight on the alternative to carry Barcelona nearer to its US followers by means of this initiative by La Liga.
“We’re wanting ahead to with the ability to meet once more with all our followers in the US, and we thank La Liga for the chance to get nearer to one of many predominant strategic markets for the Membership,” he mentioned (h/t ).
Barcelona will economically profit from a match being held in Miami. (Photograph by Eric Alonso/Getty Photographs)
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Laporta went on to speak in regards to the shut relationship Barcelona has harboured with the US lately, particularly in mild of all of the pre-season excursions.
“We have now been visiting the nation for a few years and have all the time felt the eagerness that FC Barcelona awakens.
“As a world membership, with tens of millions of followers around the globe, this chance reinforces our dedication to worldwide followers, particularly in a key market just like the US,” he added.
From an operational standpoint, the Villarreal sport being hosted in Miami will certainly be useful for Barcelona it’s going to result in substantial earnings.
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Except for the monetary advantages, Laporta added that the Villarreal sport might be a sporting spectacle.
“An official match in a metropolis like Miami, with a big Cule neighborhood, will undoubtedly be a fantastic spectacle with two groups competing on the highest stage,” he concluded.