The English Premier League and LaLiga are facing significant changes with potential expansions into the U.S. market. The Premier League, known for its global influence and substantial economic contributions, is encountering resistance from its fans, regulatory bodies, and political figures regarding its management and the possibility of hosting matches abroad. The league's objections to a 'risk-averse' Independent Regulator are notable. Similarly, FIFA is considering a rule change that would allow clubs to play official league matches in foreign countries, prompted by a lawsuit from a New York-based sports promoter, with a decision expected before the end of the year. This move is part of broader discussions involving major football leagues like LaLiga, which also plans to host games in the U.S. by 2025.
FIFA today tells judge it plans to change rule barring clubs from playing abroad by end of year (by @melanieanzidei) - this is now moving fast & in a way that will cause significant tremors in European football. https://t.co/P747tmaBEe
FIFA tells judge it plans to change rule barring clubs from playing abroad by end of year ⤵️ https://t.co/1jglYpwQlv
Spent the morning in federal court, where an attorney for FIFA said a rule change allowing official foreign matches to be played on U.S. soil could come “before the end of the year.” This had many asking, including the judge, "why are we here?" Full story: https://t.co/eWUd2zpnOQ
A rule change allowing official matches to be played abroad could come “before the end of the year”, according to an attorney representing FIFA in the ongoing lawsuit filed against it by a New York-based sports promoter. Full story from @melanieanzidei https://t.co/MKb8Uz2AuA
Masters outlines Premier League’s objections to ‘risk-averse’ regulator https://t.co/aUq4ZgPeCA
Real Madrid, Barcelona, and others could soon be playing regular season matches in... America. FIFA is exploring allowing teams to play league games in other countries—and LaLiga wants to come to the U.S. as soon as 2025. More ⬇️
Is the Premier League sleepwalking into chaos? The world's best-known league is a cultural powerhouse contributing billions to the economy, but away from the hype the political winds are changing, writes @hellierd https://t.co/4Ilt8JvQKZ via @business
Games abroad? Game's gone. Why everyone from English fans to the new Independent Regulator will resist Premier League matches being played in the USA. Piece https://t.co/06XTxqaYNU @SubstackInc https://t.co/KaDQAJWxOz
The English Premier League is a big spending competition with global reach, but owners and politicians are railing against how it’s managed https://t.co/zwNlkMHOE0