Earlier this week, major steps were taken by La Liga and the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to host the game between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in the USA.With the RFEF issuing its approval and

Barcelona and Villarreal are seeking permission from the football authorities to play in Miami in December. Fan groups of the respective clubs have already threatened legal action if the plan progresses, and now Real have expressed their opposition to the move.

La Liga has been trying to host a league match in the USA for a decade, and it could finally become a reality with a Barcelona vs Villarreal game later this year. But here’s why La Liga loves America so much.