La Liga applies for permission to play Girona v Barca in U.S.

BARCELONA, Sept 11 (Reuters) - La Liga's plans to play Girona's fixture with champions Barcelona in Miami moved a step closer after the league's organizing body said on Tuesday they have asked for permission from the Spanish football federation to take the game abroad.

"Barcelona, Girona and La Liga have requested the authorization of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to play Girona v Barcelona on 26 January at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami at 20.45 CET," said a statement from the league.