Uefa has delayed a decision on LaLiga and Serie A playing games overseas

Uefa has delayed a decision on whether to approve the Spanish and Italian top leagues’ controversial plans to play games overseas this season.

LaLiga wants to stage a fixture between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami in December, while Serie A hopes to take AC Milan’s game with Como to Perth, Australia, in February.

European football’s governing body executive committee discussed the proposals at its regular meeting today in Tirana but resolved to undertake a full consultation before any decision.

With world chiefs Fifa also having to approve the requests, LaLiga now faces a race against time to have its Miami showcase approved in time.

Uefa said: “The Executive Committee discussed the requests from the RFEF and

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