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Football: Spain's Villarreal to play two games in Australia

Published: 10 Apr 2015 - 12:50 pm | Last Updated: 15 Jan 2022 - 10:55 pm


Sydney - Spanish La Liga side Villarreal will play two matches in Australia in May-June, it was announced on Friday. 

Villarreal will play Adelaide United in Adelaide on May 29 and defending A-League champions Brisbane Roar in Brisbane on June 3 as part of the global LFP World Challenge tour.

It is the first time Villarreal have played in Australia in their 92-year history.

AFP

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