"The decision to allow two European league games to be played abroad caused widespread consternation earlier this month. While European football's governors, UEFA, said it took the decision "reluctantly" on the basis they had no legal framework to stop it, there was a feeling among most fans, pundits and players that this would undermine the fabric of football still further."
""There has been absolutely universal opposition," Martin Endemann, head of policy at Football Supporters Europe, who advocate for fans on the continent, told DW. "We had a statement out, which was signed by 600 fan groups from 29 countries across Europe against this. In addition to that we also had the support of organizations in North America, as well as in Australia, where the games are supposed to be held.""
"In their statement about the match in Perth, Como cited the English Premier League's TV rights packages as a reason that league will "dominate the global stage," adding that: "Most clubs in Italy are not profitable. It is about ensuring survival,and building a future where Serie A remains competitive, respected, a"
UEFA approved two European league games to be staged abroad, prompting widespread opposition from fans, pundits and players who warned the moves would undermine football's fabric. A statement was signed by 600 fan groups from 29 countries, with additional support from organizations in North America and Australia. La Liga cancelled the planned Barcelona v Villarreal match in the United States after the backlash, with league leadership lamenting a lost opportunity to project globally. Only the Serie A fixture between Como and AC Milan in Perth remains. Financial motives, including uneven TV revenues and unprofitable clubs, underpin the push to play abroad.
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