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Will Domestic Matches Abroad Kill Football?
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Will Domestic Matches Abroad Kill Football?

UEFA gives the green light to league matches abroad, FIFA sparks new World Cup outrage and Storm Amy gets an assist in Wales

For the first time ever, major European league matches will be played on foreign soil — with Villarreal v Barcelona heading to Miami and AC Milan v Como set for Perth, Australia. UEFA say their hands were tied by legal precedent, but is this a step forward for global fans, or another blow to football’s traditions?

Plus, FIFA’s fresh World Cup controversy…

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