LaLiga President says games are coming to USA in 2025/26

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has claimed that official Spanish league matches are set to be played in the United States. The statement by the executive comes as Relevent Sports is currently feuding with U.S. Soccer over alleged antitrust regulation issues. The promoter wants to host official LaLiga games here Stateside to increase the division’s global popularity.

Interestingly enough, Relevent is currently in a joint venture with LaLiga North America. The 15-year agreement between the two sides was initially signed back in 2018. At the time of the deal, Tebas declared that he intended to bring Spanish soccer to the States. While this has yet to occur, the outcome of the aforementioned court battle between Relevent and FIFA/U.S. Soccer will prove to be crucial to the plans.

It is certainly possible that Tebas is speaking too soon to apply pressure on FIFA in the ongoing battle. Nevertheless, if LaLiga soccer is coming to America, it would only happen if FIFA bent on its stance or the courts favor Relevent. UCLA law professor Steven Bank that this would then open the floodgates for other high-profile leagues to play here.

Hosting LaLiga games in USA by 2026 is ‘a goal’ for Tebas

Tebas made the most recent remarks during a Q&A session with Madrid-based business newspaper Expansión. The news outlet initially asked Tebas about a possible timeframe for LaLiga matches abroad. Tebas was not able to pin down an actual date but did say that he believes it will be “sooner rather than later.”

When pressed even further, the LaLiga president stated that the 2024/25 campaign would come too soon to make the plans. However, hosting a Spanish top-flight game in the States at some point during the 2025/26 season “is a goal” for Tebas.

The Spanish league official went on to claim that the move would help LaLiga rival other top divisions.

“It is not enough to just show the games on television,” proclaimed Tebas. “Official matches in the…

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Author : Chris Moore

Publish date : 2024-04-24 18:46:11

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