"Crucial to grow by transmitting the values of football and Spain globally" (O. Mayo, LaLiga)

"It’s crucial that we grow by transmitting the values of football and Spain all over the world. Distance isn’t a factor in terms of fans' love for the game. Concerning these geographical barriers, we’ve analysed the global nature of our fan base and how fans watch and follow football, and we have the opportunity to bring the spectacle of LaLiga Santander to fans around the world," stated Oscar Mayo, head of international development at LaLiga, to News Tank Football on 08/10/2018.

As part of an agreement with Relevent (US media, sports and entertainment company), to create a joint venture to promote football in the United States and Canada, LaLiga announced the possibility of holding an official match of the Spanish League in the US each season for the next 15 years, on 16/08/2018. It is envisaged that the Girona FC - FC Barcelona game (Matchday 21 of the 2018-19 LaLiga Santander season) will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium (64,982 capacity) in Miami (Florida, USA) on Saturday 26/01/2019 (kick-off at 14:45 local time, 20:45 CET). The Spanish footballers' union (AFE) and Spanish…