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Friday briefing: LaLiga seeks US fixtures by early next year

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26 April 2024 - 4:30 AM

LaLiga is set to become the first European league to hold official matches overseas according to its president, Javier Tebas, who stated that the move could occur as early as the 2025/26 season.

In an interview with Expansión, Tebas said the US is expected to be the chosen destination for this internationalization effort. It follows a recent development in the longrunning legal case between FIFA and Relevent Sports, a partner of LaLiga.

Earlier this week, the US Supreme Court pe

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