Uefa describes it as an ‘important and growing issue’
Barcelona and Milan lined up for league matches abroad
Uefa has postponed a decision on whether to allow domestic league matches to be played abroad and promised a consultation with “all stakeholders … including fans” regarding the controversial plans.
The move casts uncertainty over proposals to play Villarreal v Barcelona and Milan v Como in the US and Australia respectively this season. Consultation is expected to begin soon, however, perhaps leaving the door open for those matches to go ahead there.
The decision came after a meeting of Uefa’s executive committee on Thursday and will come as a relief to supporters’ groups who have been united in outrage at the proposals.
