Huge surprise for Barça: UEFA makes the big news official, Joan Laporta applauds

Joan Laporta is celebrating after recent events. UEFA has just given the green light to a proposal that FC Barcelona, LaLiga, and RFEF had been preparing for months. This is a historic decision that could mark a turning point in the international projection of Spanish soccer.

It is worth noting that relations between Joan Laporta and Aleksander Ceferin, UEFA president, were not at their best. The reason was the situation with Camp Nou, which was still waiting for final approval from the top European body to host official matches. This delay has caused a serious financial setback for the Catalan club, which is still playing its home games at Montjuïc.

However, tensions seem to have eased in recent days. At the recent Barça-PSG Champions League match, Aleksander Ceferin and Joan Laporta were caught on camera sharing a box, exchanging confidences and enjoying the show. That gesture of cordiality was interpreted as an institutional rapprochement, and now the reason is clear.

UEFA gives green light to Villarreal-Barça in Miami!

A few days after that image, UEFA has officially authorized Villarreal-Barça  to be played in Miami. This is a decision Joan Laporta had been seeking for some time along with Javier Tebas, LaLiga president. Both agreed that taking a national competition match to the United States would be a strategic step in terms of brand expansion.

UEFA has announced the news officially through a statement that conveys a certain tone of caution. In it, it is explained that the approval has been granted "reluctantly and on an exceptional basis". Ceferin has made it clear that the body is not in favor of national championships leaving their borders.

"Given that FIFA's framework is not clear enough, UEFA has decided to approve, on an exceptional basis, Villarreal-Barça  in Miami", the published text states. This is a one-off authorization, but it sets an important precedent for the future of European soccer.

Joan Laporta celebrates in grand style

At FC Barcelona, the reaction has been immediate. Joan Laporta believes that this step could have a very positive impact both on the club's global image and its revenue. The organization estimates that the match in Miami could generate several million euros in sponsorship, television rights, and international promotion.

In addition, the Barça president also values the opportunity to bring the team closer to its huge fan base in America. In recent years, Barça has strengthened its presence in the United States with tours and commercial agreements. This match will be the culmination of that strategy.

Villarreal-Barça in Miami will be held at Hard Rock Stadium, a regular venue for major sporting events. For Joan Laporta, this is confirmation that the club is once again a protagonist on the international stage. Although UEFA approves it "reluctantly," the match will finally be played in the United States.