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Ronaldo would support Valladolid playing La Liga games abroad

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AFP Madrid
Last Updated : Dec 13 2018 | 9:55 PM IST

Ronaldo, the former Brazil striker and current majority shareholder of Real Valladolid, has said he would be in favour of the club playing La Liga games outside of Spain.

Ronaldo bought a 51-percent stake in Valladolid in September, with the stated aim of establishing the team in the top flight after they were promoted last season.

Staging fixtures abroad has become a controversial issue in Spanish football. La Liga were keen to hold a fixture between Barcelona and Girona in January in Miami but Barca have withdrawn their support due to a lack of consensus on the idea.

Ronaldo, however, has said he would be in favour if Valladolid were asked.

"I am in favour but our fans are the ones who decide," said Ronaldo on Thursday.

"If it's good for the fans that we go to play a match abroad, to me it would seem a very interesting project for our club and our brand."
"I studied the Spanish and English markets and some other markets and Valladolid came as a perfect gift."

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First Published: Dec 13 2018 | 9:55 PM IST

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