Two high-profile European soccer teams will owe a debt of gratitude to New Jersey’s taxpayers when they take the field, or “pitch” as they say, at Red Bull Arena next month. The taxpayers might rather have their $750,000 back instead. The “friendly” — the July 31 match is nothing more than an exhibition — between the German Bundesliga power RB Leipzig and English Premier League elite Aston Villa, will be funded, at least partially, by $750,000 from the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. The state agency, which oversees the MetLife Stadium complex and a multitude of aspects related to …
