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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Nick Ames and Matt Hughes

Leagues to be allowed one game abroad a season under new Fifa proposals

Barcelona celebrate a goal
Barcelona were due to play a game in Miami this season but the plan was scrapped. Photograph: Joan Monfort/AP

Domestic leagues would be limited to staging one game a season in foreign countries under Fifa proposals that significantly raise the bar for controversial “international matches” to be approved.

A new protocol, developed by a Fifa working group set up almost two years ago, would bring in clearer regulations to police the divisive issue and introduce strict limits.

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