In the past few hours, it has emerged that Barcelona’s La Liga clash against Villarreal, scheduled for Matchday 17, could take place in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. If all goes to plan, the match

Villarreal says there will be free travel and tickets for season-ticket holders if its league match against Barcelona is played in Miami in December. The club has announced that those unable to attend will receive a 20% discount on their season tickets.

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.