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The prospect of Premier League regular-season matches being held abroad isn't in the cards for now – the league itself put these ideas to rest during a meeting in New York earlier this year.
But any thoughts that the Premier League might emulate major US sports leagues like the NFL, MLB, and NBA by moving competitive fixtures to American soil were decisively quashed by Premier League chief football officer Tony Scholes.
"[Playing internationally] is not on our agenda, and no discussions are taking place."
With a significant number of Premier League clubs heading to the US for pre-season in an attempt to capitalise on the growing interest leading up to next summer's World Cup in North America, it's likely that many top-flight clubs would relish the opportunity to explore new revenue streams that a competitive match in the US could offer.
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner expressed his wish last year to see a competitive match played in New York.
The NFL, in particular, has committed to a decade-long partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, hosting key events in the UK.
However, the Premier League has yet to follow suit, and recent statements from league officials suggest that such a move is not imminent
Nonetheless, La Liga's eagerness to explore this avenue in an attempt to close the gap with the Premier League may prompt the Premier League to reconsider its stance.
Last year, Premier League chief executive Richard Masters mentioned that the door was "ajar" for hosting matches abroad, thanks to a settlement between FIFA and US-based match promoter Relevant Sports, which recently secured the global rights to sell UEFA Champions League broadcasting rights.
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Having witnessed the positive financial impact of taking their teams on the road through their experiences with the Penguins and Red Sox, FSG is well aware of the potential benefits of globalizing their sporting events.
The potential earnings from such a venture for the Premier League are yet to be determined, but the League is taking its Summer Series to Chicago, Philadelphia, and New Jersey this summer in an effort to expand its brand, promising a profitable venture for all parties involved.
American football fans crave the chance to witness the cre?me de la cre?me, which is undoubtedly the Premier League, but they also desire high-stakes matches where results hold significance, and that's perfectly reasonable
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