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Aug 19
45 m

La Liga set for U.S. match - is the Prem...

THE ATHLETIC
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The Spanish FA have approved the request for the La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona to be played in Miami. So what is the likelihood of the December fixture happening - and what does it mean for the Spanish game?


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton and Matt Slater

Executive Producer: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson


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