La Liga has attempted to counteract widespread objections to its plan to host a match in the US next year by launching a petition that highlights support for the project. The scheme proposes FC Barcelona's January fixture with Girona FC be played in Miami. Stephen Ross, the chairman and owner of Relevent, added that playing a Spanish top-flight game in the US would further accelerate the growth of football in the country. Following a backlash from fans and football's ruling bodies, La Liga aims to create a grassroots campaign in the US to draw attention to demand for the match. According to reports, Barcelona will play their first game at Miami's Marlins Park on March 6, while the Miami Heat are set to open up training camp there later this month.
La Liga has attempted to counteract widespread objections to its plan to host a match in the US next year by launching a petition that highlights support for the project. The scheme proposes FC Barcelona's January fixture with Girona FC be played in Miami. Following a backlash from fans and football's ruling bodies, La Liga aims to create a grassroots campaign in the US to draw attention to demand for the match. According to reports, Barcelona will play their first game at Miami's Marlins Park on March 6, while the Miami Heat are set to open up training camp there later this month.