Spanish league moves closer to holding regular-season game in US, between Villarreal and Barcelona
The Spanish soccer federation on Monday approved a request for the match between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami on Dec. 20.
The federation will now seek approval from soccer governing bodies UEFA and FIFA.
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